In May 2021, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir imposed internet suspension on three separate occasions. The Government imposed these restrictions without complying with the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, (2020) 3 SCC 637, which requires that any such restrictions must have a publicly disclosed legal basis. Foundation of Media Professionals has addressed a legal notice dated June 23rd to the Government of Jammu & Kashmir asking them to comply with the Anuradha Bhasin judgement. IFF provided legal assistance to FMP.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://internetfreedom.in/foundation-for-media-professionals-writes-to-j-k-govt-seeking-compliance-with-anuradha-bhasin-2/