Right to Use Internet (Access to Information)
Constitutional Provisions
- The Indian constitution renders every citizen's right to freedom of speech and expression a fundamental right. It was listed in point (a) of Article 19(1) of the Constitution.
Legal Provisions
- Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure used to shut down the Internet.
- Temporary suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Law, 2017 Rule 2(1) provides the 'competent authority' with the process and powers to issue a direction for Internet suspension.
Judicial Pronouncements
- Supreme Court
- Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC cannot be imposed to suppress legitimate expression of opinion or grievance or exercise of any ....
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