Jharkhand High Court Restrains Govt From Suspending Internet On Ground Of Conducting Exams, Says Shutdown Violates Fundamental Rights

The Jharkhand High Court ruled that internet shutdowns during examinations violate Article 19, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression. The case arose after the state government suspended internet services to ensure fair exams, including both mobile and broadband internet. The court criticized this measure as an overreach of executive authority and an infringement on citizens' rights. It temporarily restrained the government from implementing such shutdowns without court permission and demanded justification for future suspensions.