Kashmir Lockdown Judgment: Live-Updates From Supreme Court

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10 Jan 2020 10:17 AM IST

  • 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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    • 10 Jan 2020 10:40 AM IST

      There are five questions:

      Internet shutdown. Whether internet is a fundamental right. Internet is highly important and it should be distinguished from Freedom of Expression.

    • 10 Jan 2020 10:39 AM IST

      So any restrictions needs to be according to the same

      The requirement of proportionality must be followed

    • 10 Jan 2020 10:38 AM IST

      Freedom of speech and expression includes rights to disseminate info to the widest range of people

      Freedom of speech and expression includes internet within Art 19.

    • 10 Jan 2020 10:37 AM IST

      Court’s duty is to ensure all citizens are provided rights and security, but it seems that questions of liberty and security are always at loggerheads.

    • 10 Jan 2020 10:36 AM IST

      Kashmir has seen a lot of violence. We will try our best to balance the human rights and freedoms with the issue of security.

    • 10 Jan 2020 10:36 AM IST

      Ramana J. - We will not delve into the political intent behind the orders given.

    • 10 Jan 2020 10:35 AM IST

      I'm reminded of tale of two cities

      Two sides have shown two different pictures


    • 10 Jan 2020 10:34 AM IST

      Bench has assembled.

      Justice Ramana reading the Judgment 

    • 10 Jan 2020 10:17 AM IST

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