SC is hearing pleas seeking restoration of 4G internet connectivity in #JammuAndKashmir. Last week, Govt. of J&K filed its reply, stating internet can be used to propagate "modern" terrorism and access to internet was not a fundamental...
SC is hearing pleas seeking restoration of 4G internet connectivity in #JammuAndKashmir.
Last week, Govt. of J&K filed its reply, stating internet can be used to propagate "modern" terrorism and access to internet was not a fundamental right.
Live Updates
2020-05-04 06:37:11
4 May 2020 12:09 PM IST
"Right to access for doctors is inherent under Article 21. Deprivation of fundamental rights has to be judged in light of the fact that theres a #pandemic & restrictions have been placed on people to access a doctor and on children to access a school" - Ahmadi
4 May 2020 12:08 PM IST
Sr. Adv. Huzefa Ahmadi now highlights issues faced in J&K during lockdown in consonance with internet restrictions.
"There are 701 #covid cases & 8 deaths. When Petition was filed there were 33 cases. Today it has escalated.
We have made repeated representations but in vain"
4 May 2020 12:08 PM IST
Justice Ramana to Ahmadi : "Facts & dates are not in dispute. Mr. Ahmadi, you highlight the issues"
Attorney General KK Venugopal for Centre: "It is the issue of violation of Fundamental Right to education that we are disputing"
4 May 2020 12:08 PM IST
Senior Adv. Huzefa Ahmadi for petitioner(s):
"In several areas schools are holding classes via zoom. J&K students not getting access. On 16 march 2020 s 144 imposed after the outbreak of the #pandemic almost all over #JammuAndKashmir"
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