Review restrictive orders in J-K in a week: SC

January 10, 2020 10:56

Update: Supreme Court while delivering the verdict on petitions on the situation in J&K after abrogation of Article 370 directs the Jammu and Kashmir Govt to review all restrictive orders within a week.

-- The court said that temporary suspension of internet, basic freedoms of citizens should not be arbitrary, open to judicial review.

-- Internet suspension in J&K is to be reviewed. Internet suspension orders can be challenged in a court of law.

-- The state administration is to review all orders, including shutting down the internet.

-- The internet is to be restored for all essential services like e-banking and trade.

-- Repeated imposition of Section 144 is an abuse of power.

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