Indian Polity

TOPIC:General Studies 2:

Internet Shutdown and Section 144

Context:

What is section 144?

What are the impact of such restrictive measures, especially blocking internet access?

What was the Supreme Court ruling in case dealing with internet shutdown in J&K?

With regard to Section 144

      • Executive cannot arbitrarily impose section 144. Not just an apprehension of danger, but there has to be an emergency question for passing such executive orders

Criticisms of the judgement

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