Jharkhand High Court Orders Immediate Restoration of Internet Services
Jharkhand High Court Orders Immediate Restoration of Internet Services
The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to restore internet services immediately. This ruling emerges from recent disruptions tied to the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE).
Details and Implications
A division bench, comprising Justices Ananda Sen and Anubha Rawat Choudhary, stressed that the government must acquire the court's prior approval for any future internet shutdowns related to examinations.
During proceedings, Jharkhand’s Home Secretary, Vandana Dadel, presented a file documenting the protocols followed for the service suspension notification. The suspension, initially limited only to mobile data, was later expanded to encompass all internet services, including broadband.
- BSNL General Manager confirmed orders to block all internet services.
- Intelligence reports prompted security measures on the examination day.
- The court expressed concerns over being misled regarding the initial shutdown scope.
This development highlights the balancing act between security measures and public access to services.
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