Freedoms Of Speech & Expression, Trade & Commerce Through Medium Of Internet Are Constitutionally Protected : SC In Kashmir Case [Read Judgment]

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10 Jan 2020 1:23 PM IST

  • Freedoms Of Speech & Expression, Trade & Commerce Through Medium Of Internet Are Constitutionally Protected : SC In Kashmir Case [Read Judgment]

    Internet shutdown can be ordered only on occurrence of "public emergency" or "in the interests of public safety".

    A significant takeaway from the Supreme Court's judgement on Kashmir lockdown is its declaration that freedom of speech and expression and also freedom of trade and commerce through the medium of internet are constitutionally protected rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and Articles 19(1)(g), respectively.A bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, Surya Kant and B R Gavai declared :"We...

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