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Order: Mr Mehta has on instructions submitted that the internet facilities in the city has since been restored and all metro stations and trains are fully functional. He also assures that lawyers, journalists and other professionals shall not be impeded in discharge of professional duties. Taking note, we direct -
(i) Metro and rail facilities shall function normally until and unless regulations required to be imposed keeping in mind disturbance to public order as under Art. 19(2)
(ii) Free movement of people in the city shall be permitted subject to traffic regulations. Imposition of barricades shall be reviewed forthwith keeping in mind law and order and other traffic conditions.
(iii). Internet facilities shall remain undisturbed (J Bagchi- we are not taking away powers under IT Act)
(iv) Smooth movement of people in the city shall be permitted in accordance with law.
(v) There shall not be detention save and except by procedure established by law, particularly with respect to assemblage of peaceful, unarmed people beyond the area where S.163 BNSS is in operation.
On S.163 around SC: We direct authority to take down the board if not already done, so that there is no apprehension with regard to access to justice (including ingress/egress) to any court of law
A counsel: police officers must have badges!