Are people in J&K citizens or subjects?
4 years, 5 months ago

Are people in J&K citizens or subjects?

The Hindu  

The Internet is often spoken about as a great equaliser. J&K Internet issue | Panel put off decision over terror attacks in Kashmir Valley, Centre tells Supreme Court A complete ban, and a challenge Yet, the government feels no compunction in doing precisely just this in Jammu and Kashmir. This petition pointed out that it had been eight months since the web was restricted in J&K, and now the combination of the pandemic and a lockdown had made Internet deprivation even more unconscionable. Specific evidence was placed before the Court to show how 4G Internet was indispensable for adequate access to education, medicine, and to the courts, and how — without it — the people of J&K were placed at a significant disadvantage compared to the rest of the country. Quite opposed to deciding on the validity of the government’s actions and its impact on rights, the Court wound up creating a new three-member special committee headed by the Union Home Secretary — an exercise wholly outside the legal framework — to take stock of things.

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HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy
4 weeks ago

HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir high court, acting on a fresh petition challenging the reservation policy, has issued notice to the respondents asking for reply within a time frame of three weeks. The fresh petition, filed by Dawar Ali and supported by a civil society group, has questioned the reservation policy of J&K government calling it “unreasonable”. On November 27, a political …

Amendments to J&K Act bolster LG’s role
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amendments to J&K Act bolster LG’s role

Hindustan Times  

The amendments by MHA to the rules under the Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, have not only delineated but also enhanced the powers of the LG of J&K. “No proposal which requires previous concurrence of the Finance Department with regard to ‘Police’, ‘Public Order’, ‘All India Service’ and ‘Anti Corruption Bureau’ to exercise the discretion of the Lieutenant Governor under the …

J&K High Court Bar Association drops the term ‘Kashmir dispute’ from its constitution
6 months ago

J&K High Court Bar Association drops the term ‘Kashmir dispute’ from its constitution

The Hindu  

The Kashmir chapter of the J&K High Court Bar Association has dropped a paragraph from the constitution of the lawyers’ body that called for “working towards a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute”. The Bar’s new constitution and its objectives are principally concerned with, among other things, to “promote the rights and interests of the legal profession in general and …

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup May 27 - June 2, 2024
7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup May 27 - June 2, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Bhajan Singh Vs State Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 129 ABDUL QADIR BHAT AND ANOTHER Vs M/S SHRI RAM TRANSPORT FINANCE Co.Ltd 2024 LiveLaw 130 Abdul Rashid Zargar Vs Union Territory of J&K & Ors 2024 LiveLaw 131 WASEEM AHAD AND OTHERS Vs UT Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 132 Mohammad Rafiq Rather Vs Sara Banoo 2024 LiveLaw 133 WASEEM …

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?

Deccan Chronicle  

The latest placebo on Jammu and Kashmir is a feel-good video from there showing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar playing gully cricket in Gulmarg during his travels in the Uri sector. One would assume that the border state which has been in turmoil due to terrorist acts The Election Commission is under orders of the Supreme Court of India to conduct …

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup: December 8 - December 14, 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup: December 8 - December 14, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Sahil Gupta Vs UT of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 1 Abdul Rahim Ganai V/s State of JK and others 2024 LiveLaw 2 Waqas Riyaz Khan Vs UT of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 3 MOHAMMAD BIN SHORA Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER 2024 LiveLaw 4 Pritam Chand alias Pritam Singh Vs Dr. Kamal Saini 2024 LiveLaw 5 Haja @ Hajira …

SC imprimatur on J&K will haunt other states
1 year ago

SC imprimatur on J&K will haunt other states

Hindustan Times  

The verdict is out, and we are not surprised. The Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, in its verdict on 11 December. The safeguards provided to us by the Constitution of India in the form of Article 370 to protect our unique identity have made J&K a prosperous state. The …

‘Clear threat’: Kashmiris on India top court upholding removal of autonomy
1 year ago

‘Clear threat’: Kashmiris on India top court upholding removal of autonomy

Al Jazeera  

For the residents, fears of demographic change triggered by Modi government’s 2019 move are slowly becoming a reality. People in Indian-administered Kashmir have reacted with fear and anger to a Supreme Court judgement upholding the government’s decision to remove the partial autonomy of India’s only Muslim-majority region. “There’s now a clear threat to the people in Kashmir,” Irshad Ahmad, a …

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 abrogation historic, upholds sovereignty and integrity of India, writes PM Modi
1 year ago

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 abrogation historic, upholds sovereignty and integrity of India, writes PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

On December 11, the Supreme Court delivered a historic judgment on the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35. Yet, I was crystal clear about one thing – that the people of J&K want development and they want to contribute to the development of India based on their strengths and skills. Thus, while serving the people of J&K, we gave primacy …

'Can't challenge Centre's every decision' to 'J-K is India's integral part': Key highlights of SC verdict
1 year ago

'Can't challenge Centre's every decision' to 'J-K is India's integral part': Key highlights of SC verdict

India TV News  

Four years after the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, the Supreme Court declared on Monday that the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 was constitutionally valid. Holding that the power under Article 370 ceases to exist after the dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly will lead to the freezing of the process of integration: CJI. The …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 16

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved verdict in the challenge to the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special privileges to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. They also pointed out that the 2019 Act is unconstitutional since Article 3 does not give the Parliament powers to downgrade federal democratic States into a less representative form such …

J&K Constitution 'subordinate' to Indian Constitution: Centre to Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

J&K Constitution 'subordinate' to Indian Constitution: Centre to Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday prima facie agreed with the Centre's submission on pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 that the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir is "subordinate" to the Indian Constitution, which is on a higher pedestal. Without naming the two mainstream political parties of the erstwhile state, the Centre said citizens have been misguided that the special …

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 7 - August 13, 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 7 - August 13, 2023

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Shahnawaz Ahmad Vs Union Of India 2023 LiveLaw 209 Mudasir Nazir Vs University Of kashmir 2023 LiveLaw 210 State Of J&K vs Narayan Dutt 2023 LiveLaw 211 Abdul Hameed Ganie @ Dr.Hameed Fayaz vs. State of J&K 2023 LiveLaw 212 Sarwa Begum and Ors. Vs State of J&K and Ors 2023 LiveLaw 213 Jammu and Kashmir National Conference …

Restore democratic rights in J&K before elections are held: Mehbooba Mufti
1 year, 7 months ago

Restore democratic rights in J&K before elections are held: Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday that resolution of the crisis in Kashmir is a challenge before the entire country, not of Kashmir alone. Charging the Bharatiya Janata Party with treating Kashmir like a milch cow, the PDP chief said her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed had put everything at stake to align with the BJP …

When A Private Entity Is Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction, Judicial Review Restricted To Public Functions: J&K&L High Court
2 years ago

When A Private Entity Is Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction, Judicial Review Restricted To Public Functions: J&K&L High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently ruled that in cases where a private body is amenable to writ jurisdiction, the powers of judicial review are confined to actions which have an element of public duty involved. Adjudicating upon the matter the bench took support from the Supreme Court judgement in BCCI vs. Cricket Association of Bihar and …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Private Schools Association Plea Against Internet Shutdowns In J&K
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Private Schools Association Plea Against Internet Shutdowns In J&K

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice on a writ petition seeking uninterrupted and continuous 4G mobile internet services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The petitioner is a non-profit society called Private Schools Association J&K that represents "the interests of over 3800 member schools" in the Union Territory, according to the …

2019: Special status of Jammu and Kashmir revoked
2 years, 4 months ago

2019: Special status of Jammu and Kashmir revoked

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 06:00 IST Before the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated by a vote in Parliament on August 5, 2019, the Kashmir Valley saw a massive build-up of troops, and the administration asked non-locals, including Amarnath pilgrims, tourists, and students, to leave. The Centre’s move, for long a project of the BJP and the …

J&K: Take our lands but give protection to minorities in Kashmir, says Anantnag mosque cleric
2 years, 7 months ago

J&K: Take our lands but give protection to minorities in Kashmir, says Anantnag mosque cleric

India TV News  

Highlights Anantnag cleric pitches strongly for protection of minorities in Kashmir The cleric, Maulana Fayaz Amjadi, was addressing a congregation in Jamia Masjid Anantnag High-level meeting was chaired by HM Amit Shah on security in Jammu and Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir: Pitching strongly for the protection of minorities in Kashmir which has witnessed targeted killings, a leading cleric said during …

Supreme Court to list pleas challenging Article 370 after summer vacation
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to list pleas challenging Article 370 after summer vacation

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions - challenging the law used to scrap Article 370 - after the summer holidays. Article 370, which gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir, was scrapped in 2019 by the government as J&K was split into two union territories. In 2019, several petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of …

Drawing a line: The Hindu Editorial on J&K delimitation exercise
3 years ago

Drawing a line: The Hindu Editorial on J&K delimitation exercise

The Hindu  

The proposed remapping of Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory by the J&K Delimitation Commission has got the entire spectrum of regional parties in the Kashmir Valley up in arms. Such considerations may have been applied in earlier instances too, but what makes the present situation unique is the shift of political power from the Muslim region to the Hindu …

Article 370 : Former MLA Tarigami Seeks Early Hearing Of Petitions In Supreme Court Challenging Abrogation Of J&K Special Status
3 years, 4 months ago

Article 370 : Former MLA Tarigami Seeks Early Hearing Of Petitions In Supreme Court Challenging Abrogation Of J&K Special Status

Live Law  

Former MLA of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami has approached Supreme Court seeking an early hearing of the writ petition which challenges the constitutionality of the abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Tarigami in his plea has submitted that despite the fact that the challenge to the constitutional validity of orders dated August 5, 2019 …

Under Which Law News Portals Are Required To Be Registered/Licensed: Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Seeks Govt. Response
3 years, 5 months ago

Under Which Law News Portals Are Required To Be Registered/Licensed: Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Seeks Govt. Response

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has sought the pointed reply of the Jammu & Kashmir Government on the provisions of law under which, the news portals, if at all are required to be registered or licensed The Bench of Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Sanjay Dhar was hearing the plea filed by NGO, Jammu and Kashmir …

’Views different from government’s opinion not seditious’: Supreme Court
3 years, 10 months ago

’Views different from government’s opinion not seditious’: Supreme Court

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that expression of views that are different from the opinion of the government in power cannot be termed "seditious" while dismissing a petition filed against Jammu and Kashmir MP and former CM Farooq Abdullah for his remarks on scrapping of Article 370. "Expression of views, which are dissent and different from government opinion, cannot …

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Seeks Government's Response In Plea Against Separate Prosecution Wing For J&K
3 years, 10 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Seeks Government's Response In Plea Against Separate Prosecution Wing For J&K

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued notice to the UT administration on a PIL challenging a Government Order for establishment of the J&K Prosecution Service. It proposed the establishment of the 'J&K Prosecution Service' in terms of the Supreme Court's directions in SB Shahane & Ors. He submitted, "J&K Prosecution Service Recruitment Rules, 2020 in Schedule II provide …

J&K: High Speed Internet Ban Extended In All Districts, But 2 Till Nov 26
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K: High Speed Internet Ban Extended In All Districts, But 2 Till Nov 26

ABP News  

Barring twin districts of Ganderbal and Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir government extended high speed 3G and 4G internet ban across Jammu and Kashmir for two Weeks citing “apprehension of breach of peace” as the reason.While this high speed internet remains banned in the J&K since August 5, 2019 as the government has cited attempts to disrupt upcoming polls for which …

J&K People's Conference Moves SC, Seeks Early Hearing Of Pleas Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370 & Reorganisation Of J&K
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K People's Conference Moves SC, Seeks Early Hearing Of Pleas Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370 & Reorganisation Of J&K

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples conference has moved the Supreme Court seeking early hearing of the batch of pleas' challenging the abrogation of Article 370 & reorganisation of the Jammu & Kashmir.On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu …

Executive order on Jammu and Kashmir domiciles’ land rights coming
4 years, 4 months ago

Executive order on Jammu and Kashmir domiciles’ land rights coming

The Hindu  

The Union government is all set to come out with an executive order to extend protection to land rights of domiciles in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said last year that “only government land would be used to establish industries, hospitals and educational institutions.” On August 5 last year, Mr. Shah moved two bills in the Rajya …

Government plans to enact new law to protect land rights of J&K natives
4 years, 4 months ago

Government plans to enact new law to protect land rights of J&K natives

The Hindu  

A new law to protect the land rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir is on the anvil to allay the apprehensions of the natives after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, officials said. The fears of Jammu and Kashmir domicile people about the settlement of outsiders in the UT arose after the government abrogated Article 370 …

Jammu & Kashmir HC Issues Notice To Center In Plea Against 100% Domicile Reservation In Public Employment In The UT [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir HC Issues Notice To Center In Plea Against 100% Domicile Reservation In Public Employment In The UT [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Srinagar Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued notices on a petition challenging 100% domicile reservation in public employment, prevalent in the UT. The plea has been filed by Ladakh based lawyer Najm Ul Huda, Advocate Nishant Khatri and Sachin Miglani, challenging Sections 3A, 5A, 6, 7 & 8 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services …

J&K Internet issue | Panel put off decision over terror attacks in Kashmir Valley, Centre tells Supreme Court
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K Internet issue | Panel put off decision over terror attacks in Kashmir Valley, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Union government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that a special committee chaired by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla met twice on the need to review the restrictions placed on high-speed 4G Internet connection in Jammu and Kashmir but deferred a decision on the issue considering the “startling situation” of continued terror attacks in the Valley. Both Mr. …

J&K 4G Ban : No Contempt As Special Committee Already Constituted; Decision Taken, AG Tells SC
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K 4G Ban : No Contempt As Special Committee Already Constituted; Decision Taken, AG Tells SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted one week time to the Centre and UT of Jammu & Kashmir to file their reply in the plea seeking contempt alleging non-compliance of the May 11 judgment of the Supreme Court, which had directed that a "Special Committee" be constituted to "immediately" to determine the necessity of continued restriction of mobile internet speeds …

Supreme Court refuses to hear plea against Jammu & Kashmir domicile rules
4 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to hear plea against Jammu & Kashmir domicile rules

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a petition challenging legal provisions granting 100% domiciliary quota in public employment in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A three-judge Bench led by Justice L. Nageswara Rao advised advocate Nahum Ul Huda to approach the J&K High Court. Letter and spirit: On new domicile rules in J&K | Fact check: …

J&K : SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Against 100% Domicile Reservation In Public Employment; Asks Petitioner To Move HC
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K : SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Against 100% Domicile Reservation In Public Employment; Asks Petitioner To Move HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea challenging 100% domicile reservation in public employment, prevalent in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, Hemant Gupta & Ravindra Bhat granted liberty to the Petitioner lawyer to approach the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir instead.The plea had been filed by Ladakh based lawyer …

J&K Govt Extends Internet Restrictions Even As SC Directions For Review By 'Special Committee' Await Compliance
4 years, 6 months ago

J&K Govt Extends Internet Restrictions Even As SC Directions For Review By 'Special Committee' Await Compliance

Live Law  

With another order being passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration, extending the restrictions on internet speed till 29thth July, the contempt petition filed by Foundation of Media Professionals against the failure of government officials in constituting a "Special Committee" to review internet restrictions in J&K as per Supreme Court directions comes to the fore as it is yet to …

Govt. ignoring SC order on J&K Internet curbs: plea
4 years, 6 months ago

Govt. ignoring SC order on J&K Internet curbs: plea

The Hindu  

A contempt of Supreme Court petition has been filed, making Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory B.V.R. On May 11, the Supreme Court, acting on a petition filed by the Foundation for Media Professionals, had directed the Centre and J&K to constitute a Special Committee with the Secretary, Union Ministry of …

The Centre’s Kashmir policy and a heavy price to pay
4 years, 7 months ago

The Centre’s Kashmir policy and a heavy price to pay

The Hindu  

While public attention is focused on COVID-19, Jammu and Kashmir suffers twin lockdowns, rising violence and unilateral government actions, all at the same time. Based on the Home Ministry’s order of March 31, these rules seek to replace the Jammu and Kashmir State subjects law, recognised under Article 35A of the Indian Constitution, which entitled permanent residents of the State …

An Executive Court and a Judicial Committee: The Supreme Court's Decisions on the Internet Restrictions in Kashmir
4 years, 7 months ago

An Executive Court and a Judicial Committee: The Supreme Court's Decisions on the Internet Restrictions in Kashmir

Live Law  

On 11 May, the Supreme Court issued its decision in a case challenging the restriction on mobile internet speed in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the Supreme Court failed to decide the most important issue – whether the suspension orders were constitutionally invalid and should be set aside. Following the Court's decision, a review committee of three state-level bureaucrats met periodically …

J&K internet restrictions: SC sets up special panel
4 years, 7 months ago

J&K internet restrictions: SC sets up special panel

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir government’s orders do not reveal any reason for making mobile 4G Internet inaccessible across the Union Territory, the Supreme Court said in an order on Monday. On Monday, the apex court appointed a special committee led by the Union Home Secretary to “immediately” determine the necessity of continuing the restrictions in J&K. The court directed the …

Centre Says "Militancy In J&K Cannot Be Overlooked" While Considering Plea Seeking Restoration Of 4G In J&K
4 years, 8 months ago

Centre Says "Militancy In J&K Cannot Be Overlooked" While Considering Plea Seeking Restoration Of 4G In J&K

Live Law  

Pleas praying for restoring 4G Internet Connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir during the COVID19 Lockdown were taken up by the Apex Court today.A bench led by Justice NV Ramana sought the Centre's response on all petitions seeking a common prayer including pleas filed by Foundation For Media Professions & Private Schools Association J&K by Monday next week.Attorney General KK. A …

J&K HC Seeks Status Report On Restoration Of 4G Internet Services In UTs Of J&K And Ladakh [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

J&K HC Seeks Status Report On Restoration Of 4G Internet Services In UTs Of J&K And Ladakh [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday asked the administration of both the UTs of J&K and Ladakh to file a status report on the issue of restoration of 4G internet services in the valley. The direction was made by a division bench headed by Chief Justice Gita Mittal based on the submissions made by amicus curiae Monika Kholi …

2G Net Speed Imposed In J&K Amid Lockdown Virtually Takes Away Right To Internet, Says PIL Filed In SC
4 years, 9 months ago

2G Net Speed Imposed In J&K Amid Lockdown Virtually Takes Away Right To Internet, Says PIL Filed In SC

Live Law  

The decision of the Jammu and Kashmir government to restrict the speed of mobile internet as 2G amid the COVID-19 lockdown has been challenged in the Supreme Court.A Public Interest Litigation filed by one Soayib Qureshi, a Kashmir-based lawyer, challenged the order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on April 3 to retain the existing restrictions till April 15. …

Kashmir parties oppose Centre’s new domicile law
4 years, 9 months ago

Kashmir parties oppose Centre’s new domicile law

The Hindu  

Jammu& Kashmir’s regional parties on Wednesday criticised and opposed the Centre’s new domicile laws for the Union Territory, introduced eight months after the former State’s special status was revoked on August 5 last year. A party spokesman Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi said several States like Himachal Pradesh have land rights that are adequately safeguarded by domicile laws but no such …

J&K govt lifts ban on social media for postpaid users, but speed restricted to 2G; curbs eased seven months after Article 370 abrogation
4 years, 10 months ago

J&K govt lifts ban on social media for postpaid users, but speed restricted to 2G; curbs eased seven months after Article 370 abrogation

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on 10 January, asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all orders imposing curbs in the Union Territory. The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday removed curbs on the use of social media across the Union Territory for postpaid mobile subscribers, but speed will be restricted to 2G only. While the postpaid …

J&K administration offers investors ‘uninterrupted’ Internet, WiFi access
4 years, 10 months ago

J&K administration offers investors ‘uninterrupted’ Internet, WiFi access

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir government is highlighting good quality air and low crime rate in the newly created Union Territory to attract investors. The policy document shared with investors says that two IT parks with an area of five lakh square feet are being developed in Jammu and Srinagar which will have “dedicated and uninterrupted broad band connectivity and wi-fi …

Jammu and Kashmir admin cites terror threat for not resuming internet in Valley, says ban necessary for integrity of India, maintaining public order
4 years, 11 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir admin cites terror threat for not resuming internet in Valley, says ban necessary for integrity of India, maintaining public order

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has cited possible misuse of the internet by anti-national elements and terrorists as a reason for not restoring these services for the general public and media in the Kashmir Valley Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has cited possible misuse of the internet by anti-national elements and terrorists as a reason for not restoring these …

‘Can’t Shut Everything Under Garb Of National Security’: Hegde
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Can’t Shut Everything Under Garb Of National Security’: Hegde

The Quint  

Commenting on the Supreme Court’s judgment on a bunch of petitions that challenged the legality of the five-month internet shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir, Senior Supreme Court advocate Sanjay Hegde told The Quint that judgment as “a balanced exercise in proportionality.” The Supreme Court, on Friday, 10 January, observed that the access to internet cannot be suspended indefinitely. Since the …

Supreme Court tells Jammu and Kashmir govt to review internet ban within a week; full text of judgment
4 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court tells Jammu and Kashmir govt to review internet ban within a week; full text of judgment

Firstpost  

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday said that access to Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution and asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review within a week all orders imposing curbs in the Union Territory In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday said that access to Internet is a …

SC verdict on Kashmir updates: Verdict reminder to 'tyrant duo', says Congress; Ghulam Nabi Azad hails 'historic judgment', says court did not come 'under any pressure'
4 years, 11 months ago

SC verdict on Kashmir updates: Verdict reminder to 'tyrant duo', says Congress; Ghulam Nabi Azad hails 'historic judgment', says court did not come 'under any pressure'

Firstpost  

1:04 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter SC falls short of offering immediate reprieve, but order reinstates hope that arbitrary use of Section 144 will end Today the Supreme Court of India has finally put an end to the dubious practice of using Section 144 Criminal Procedure Code to shut the Internet down. This had become a norm in the past few …

Article 370: SC verdict today on pleas challenging curbs in Jammu and Kashmir
4 years, 11 months ago

Article 370: SC verdict today on pleas challenging curbs in Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on a batch of pleas today including that of Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad challenging the restrictions imposed in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of provisions of Article 370. On November 21, the Centre had justified restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of …

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