Plea against Internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar withdrawn from Delhi High Court
The Software Freedom Law Centre has withdrawn its petition against mobile internet shutdowns in central Delhi. The shutdowns were implemented during protests by the Cockroach Janata Party, which ended after the government met their demands.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing tension between government security measures and the constitutional right to digital access and free speech in India.
Legal services organisation Software Freedom Law Centre, India, on Monday (July 27, 2026), withdrew from the Delhi High Court its PIL against the suspension of mobile Internet services in parts of central Delhi, with services restored following the withdrawal of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP’s) stir.
"The counsel for the petitioner says he has instructions to withdraw the petition. The petition is dismissed as withdrawn," said a Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.
In its petition, Software Freedom Law Centre, India (SFLC.In), sought quashing of orders issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 17, 20, 22 and 23 to shut down mobile Internet services in parts of central Delhi.
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