Experts hail SC judgement on internet access in Jammu and Kashmir

The Supreme Court’s judgment on Friday asked authorities to review the suspension of Internet services in Kashmir within seven days was seen by experts as a small step in reducing the government's indiscriminate shutting down of internet access.

The court had held that complete suspension of services should be considered only if “necessary” and “unavoidable”. It further said the freedom of speech and expression and the freedom to practice any profession or carry on any trade, business or occupation over the medium of internet enjoys constitutional protection under Article 19(1)(a) and Article 19(1)(g), thus making it a fundamental right.

NS Nappinai, Supreme