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J&K’s Partial Disclosure of Internet Shutdown Orders Undermines Transparency

In our opinion, the FAA has misread the Supreme Court’s ruling and overlooked the broader transparency mandate in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, which clearly requires publishing all orders, including those by review committees.
27 March, 2025
8 min read
Injila Muslim ZaidiInjila Muslim Zaidi
internet shutdowns

The Supreme Court dismissed J&K internet shutdown challenge as it became infructuous due to passage of time

In 2020, the Private School Association of J&K approached the Supreme Court because the restrictions on internet services prevented students from exercising their right to education. The Supreme Court dismissed the Petition on the ground that it had become infructuous due to the passage of time.
31 January, 2025
5 min read
Shravani Nag LankaShravani Nag Lanka
CERT-In

Delhi HC Permits SnTHostings to Withdraw Petition Challenging the Legality of 2022 Directions

SnTHostings' petition at the Delhi HC challenging the CERT-In 2022 Directions has been withdrawn on instructions from the petitioner.
18 March, 2024
3 min read
Internet Freedom FoundationInternet Freedom Foundation
Censorship

Kerala High Court protects the right to access court records

Kerala HC has ruled that 'right to be forgotten' is not absolute and that it is inconsistent with the principle of open courts.
10 January, 2023
4 min read
Gayatri MalhotraGayatri Malhotra
Legal

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 does not satisfy the Supreme Court’s Puttaswamy principles

In this post, we break down how the DPDPB, 2022 fails to meet the standards of privacy that have been laid down by the Supreme Court.
16 December, 2022
10 min read
Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh & Gayatri MalhotraGayatri Malhotra
2022

Delhi HC permits SnTHostings to respond to the CERT-In’s defence of the 2022 Directions

CERT-In has replied to SnTHostings' petition challenging the 2022 Directions, which require service providers to monitor the activities of their customers. Delhi HC has permitted SnTHostings to respond to the reply.
10 December, 2022
3 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
digital Rights

Supreme Court directs Central Government to reply to petition seeking comprehensive regulation of search & seizure powers for electronic devices

Foundation for Media Professionals' petition seeks important directions to protect citizens' right to privacy. IFF has provided legal support.
05 December, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat & Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh
69A

Karnataka HC refuses to permit an impacted user to intervene in Twitter’s Petition against censorship orders

Mr Patel approached the Court to highlight the concerns of users who are not heard by MeitY before their accounts on Twitter are censored.
27 October, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
2022

SC issues notice in Foundation for Media Professional’s petition seeking regulation of police’s power to search & seize electronic devices

Supreme Court has directed Union Government to respond and tagged the Petition, with an existing challenge.
18 October, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
2022

Supreme Court agrees to hear a challenge against internet shutdown orders in J&K, in a petition by the Private School Association of J&K

Private School Association of J&K approached the Supreme Court because the restrictions on internet services prevent students from exercising their right to education. Mr. Shadan Farasat appeared on behalf of the Association.
17 October, 2022
3 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat

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