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SC asks J-K to review orders imposing curbs within a week, says access to Internet fundamental right

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 10 2020 | 11:20 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review within a week all orders imposing curbs in the Union Territory while holding that access to Internet isa fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution.

A five-judge bench headed by Justice N V Ramana also asked the J-K administration to restore Internet services in institutions providing essential services like hospitals and educational places.

The verdict came on a batch of pleas which challenged curbs imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre's abrogation of provisions of Article 370 on August 5 last year.

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First Published: Jan 10 2020 | 11:20 AM IST

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