Kashmir Lockdown Judgment: Live-Updates From Supreme Court

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10 Jan 2020 4:47 AM GMT

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The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on the petitions challenging the communication blockade, internet shutdown and other prohibitory measures imposed in Kashmir region Today at 10.30 AM.On November 27, a three judges bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai had reserved judgment on a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of Kashmir lockdown, which...

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10 Jan 2020 5:10 AM GMT
There are five questions:
Internet shutdown. Whether internet is a fundamental right. Internet is highly important and it should be distinguished from Freedom of Expression.
10 Jan 2020 5:09 AM GMT
So any restrictions needs to be according to the same
The requirement of proportionality must be followed
10 Jan 2020 5:08 AM GMT
Freedom of speech and expression includes rights to disseminate info to the widest range of people
Freedom of speech and expression includes internet within Art 19.
10 Jan 2020 5:07 AM GMT
Court’s duty is to ensure all citizens are provided rights and security, but it seems that questions of liberty and security are always at loggerheads.
10 Jan 2020 5:06 AM GMT
Kashmir has seen a lot of violence. We will try our best to balance the human rights and freedoms with the issue of security.
10 Jan 2020 5:06 AM GMT
Ramana J. - We will not delve into the political intent behind the orders given.
10 Jan 2020 5:05 AM GMT
I'm reminded of tale of two cities
Two sides have shown two different pictures
10 Jan 2020 5:04 AM GMT
Bench has assembled.
Justice Ramana reading the Judgment
10 Jan 2020 4:47 AM GMT
Live-updates from Supreme Court

Kashmir Lockdown Judgment: Live-Updates From Supreme Court

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK

Live Updates

There are five questions:Internet shutdown. Whether internet is a fundamental right. Internet is highly important and it should be distinguished from Freedom of Expression.

So any restrictions needs to be according to the sameThe requirement of proportionality must be followed

Freedom of speech and expression includes rights to disseminate info to the widest range of peopleFreedom of speech and expression includes internet within Art 19.

Court’s duty is to ensure all citizens are provided rights and security, but it seems that questions of liberty and security are always at loggerheads.

Kashmir has seen a lot of violence. We will try our best to balance the human rights and freedoms with the issue of security.

Ramana J. - We will not delve into the political intent behind the orders given.

I'm reminded of tale of two citiesTwo sides have shown two different pictures

Bench has assembled.Justice Ramana reading the Judgment

Live-updates from Supreme Court

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There are five questions:
Internet shutdown. Whether internet is a fundamental right. Internet is highly important and it should be distinguished from Freedom of Expression.

So any restrictions needs to be according to the same
The requirement of proportionality must be followed

Freedom of speech and expression includes rights to disseminate info to the widest range of people
Freedom of speech and expression includes internet within Art 19.

I'm reminded of tale of two cities
Two sides have shown two different pictures

Bench has assembled.
Justice Ramana reading the Judgment