Kashmir Lockdown Judgment: Live-Updates From Supreme Court

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10 Jan 2020 4:47 AM

  • Kashmir Lockdown Judgment: Live-Updates From Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on the petitions challenging the communication blockade, internet shutdown and other prohibitory measures imposed in Kashmir region Today at 10.30 AM.On November 27, a three judges bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai had reserved judgment on a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of Kashmir lockdown, which...

    The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on the petitions challenging the communication blockade, internet shutdown and other prohibitory measures imposed in Kashmir region Today at 10.30 AM.

    On November 27, a three judges bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai had reserved judgment on a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of Kashmir lockdown, which was imposed in the wake of abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 last year.

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    Live Updates

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:18 AM

      All restrictive orders have to be reviewed by the J&K admin within a week.

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:16 AM

       Internet suspension without any particular duration and indefinitely is a violation of Telecom Rules.

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:15 AM

      Any order that has been passed to restrict/suspend internet services shall be subject to judicial scrutiny

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:15 AM

      2. Invocation of S144. Whether it restricts FRs. There needs to be an emergency for the invocation. Mere expression of disagreement cannot be a ground.

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:15 AM

      Government shall publish all orders under 144 imposing restrictions including on internet.

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:13 AM

      Test of proportionality needs to be satisfied. This freedom can only be restricted after relevant factors are considered and only if there are no other options.

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:13 AM

      Govt should consider a less intrusive measures unless unavoidable

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:12 AM

      We consider the restriction on Fundamental Rights cannot be in exercise of arbitrary powers

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:12 AM

      Freedom of Speech and Expression  includes the right to receive as well as disseminate information.

    • 10 Jan 2020 5:11 AM

      However, the restrictions on internet need to be tested in the same manner as one treats restrictions on Art. 19(1)(a) under 19(2).

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