Question

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court observe that an order suspending internet services indefinitely is impermissible under the existing law, and any order suspending internet must adhere to the principle of proportionality and must not extend beyond the necessary duration?

• A. Anurada Bhasin v. Union Of India AIR 2020 SC 1308
• B. Subhash Desai v. Governor of Maharashtra 2023 SCC OnLine SC 607
• C. Nabam Rebia & Bamang Felix v. Dy. Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (2016) 8 SCC 1
• D. Neeraj Chandra v. Union of India (2023) 5 SCC 1

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Anurada Bhasin v. Union Of India AIR 2020 SC 1308

Answer 2

The Supreme Court, in this case, held that orders suspending internet services must follow the principle of proportionality. Such orders should not be indefinite and should be limited in duration to ensure that they do not violate citizens’ rights unnecessarily. The case reinforced the idea that restrictions on internet access should be temporary and justifiable under law.