India News: Shyam Divan Challenges Internet Shutdowns
Urgent Call to Address India's Internet Shutdowns
Bengaluru: In a stirring address, senior advocate Shyam Divan spotlighted the alarming rate of internet shutdowns in India during the SG Sundaraswamy Memorial Centenary Lecture. He argued that it's time for the courts to recognize the country’s disconnect from global democratic norms regarding internet shutdowns.
Record High Shutdowns in 2023
Highlighting a disturbing trend, Divan stated that India witnessed the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world for the sixth consecutive year, with 116 shutdowns noted in 2023, predominantly affecting regions like Manipur.
- Former Supreme Court judge AS Bopanna present
- Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu Sivaraman attends
- Focus on challenges in protecting human rights in a digital age
Divan's remarks come at a time when excessive restrictions on the internet are raising serious human rights concerns.
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