civil services chronicle

civil services chronicle

civil services chronicle Published this article page no  25  The ongoing shutdown in Kashmir is the longest ever in any democratic country.  Legislative provisions o Suspension of Internet services are dealt with under the Information Technology Act 2000 the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1973 and the Telegraph Act 1885. o Before 2017 Internet suspension orders were issued under Section 144 of the CrPC. But in 2017 the central government notified the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Service) Rules under the Telegraph Act to govern suspension of Internet.  Despite the 2017 rules the government has often used the broad powers under Section 144 CrPC.  Economic cost India lost over $1.3 billion in internet shutdowns across the country in 2019 — making it the thirdmost economically affected country after Iraq and Sudan.  Justifications for shutdowns o The shutdown is based on analysis of intelligence inputs. This is a preventive measure used by the law & order administration as a last resort to address mass protests civil unrest so as to ensure peace. o In certain extreme situations where rumours through WhatsApp and other social media start playing a disruptive role it may become necessary to have internet shutdowns civil services chronicle buy.

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