Read IFF's explainer and statement regarding the SC judgement on the Kashmir communication shutdown here. internetfreedom.in/scs-judgement-… 
The Good:
☑️Endorses the proportionality standard.
☑️Introduces procedural safeguards such as proactive publication, time limits and periodic review.
☑️Recognizes use of internet for speech and business as a fundamental right.
☑️Endorses the proportionality standard.
☑️Introduces procedural safeguards such as proactive publication, time limits and periodic review.
☑️Recognizes use of internet for speech and business as a fundamental right.
The Bad:
😕No direction for restoration of internet in Kashmir.
😕 Holds that reasonable restrictions can also mean complete prohibition.
😕Mischaracterises direct violation of press freedom as mere chilling effect.
😕No direction for restoration of internet in Kashmir.
😕 Holds that reasonable restrictions can also mean complete prohibition.
😕Mischaracterises direct violation of press freedom as mere chilling effect.
Over the coming weeks, we will write representations to relevant authorities, file regular RTIs and support local petitioners to ensure the government actually follows the law laid down by the SC and conducts review in a timely and proper manner.
This decision is just the starting point of a long uphill campaign which will succeed only if all of us insist on enforcement of the judgement in its true spirit.
