24 July 2023 Monitoring Shutdowns – Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir (June 28, 2023) #3 Government of Jammu & Kashmir restricted internet services to 2G speeds in District Kishtwar on June 28. Unsurprisingly, the Confirmation Order raises more questions than answers. Categories Monitoring Shutdowns
28 June 2023 Monitoring Shutdowns – Kolhapur, Maharashtra (June 7, 2023) #2 Internet was suspended in Kolhapur on June 8 after protestors clashed with the police to demand action against those who praised Aurangzeb on social media. Categories Monitoring Shutdowns
4 June 2023 Monitoring Shutdowns – Saharanpur, UP (May 29, 2023) #1 The internet was suspended on May 29th, 2023 at 4 PM, and it continued till at least, 4 PM on May 30th, 2023. Copy of the order is not available. Categories Monitoring Shutdowns
16 May 2023 Monitoring Shutdowns – Introduction India suspends internet services more often than most countries. In 2023 alone, governments across the country suspended internet services on 33 separate occasions – effectively prohibiting citizens from accessing news, availing banking services, conducting business and staying connected with friends and family. Considering the ubiquity of internet today, I am of the opinion that internet should be considered a non-derogable... Categories Monitoring Shutdowns