Internet Shutdowns in India : What Does the Law Say? | Explained | Questlink IAS

Описание: Internet Shutdowns in India: What Does the Law Say? | Explained | Questlink IAS

Can the government suspend internet services? Under what circumstances is an internet shutdown legally permitted? What constitutional principles govern such decisions? And what has the Supreme Court said about balancing national security with citizens' fundamental rights?

In this episode of Explained, we examine the legal framework governing internet shutdowns in India, using recent developments to understand the broader constitutional and administrative issues involved.

In this video, we cover:

What is an internet shutdown?
Legal basis for internet shutdowns in India
Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services Rules, 2024
Powers of the Central and State Governments
Constitutional dimensions: Articles 19 and 21
Supreme Court's landmark judgments, including Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020)
Judicial principles of necessity, proportionality, and periodic review
Key concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and digital rights

This video is especially useful for UPSC CSE, State PCS, Judiciary, Law students, and anyone interested in Indian Polity, Governance, and Constitutional Law.

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