Litigation News
Calcutta High Court to convene for special hearing tomorrow to hear challenge to internet shutdown in Hooghly following communal violence
"An internet shutdown during a pandemic is a violation of Fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution", states the plea moved by the Software Freedom Law Center India (SLFC.in).
The Calcutta High Court is scheduled to convene a special hearing on Saturday, May 16 to hear a challenge to the orders of the authorities to snap internet services on May 12 in Hooghly following communal violence in the area. (SFLC.in vs West Bengal)