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The Supreme Court asks Government to file a counter in Foundation of Media Professional’s application for compliance with Anuradha Bhasin

The Supreme Court on September 21, 2023 has granted liberty to the Union Government to file its response.
29 September, 2023
2 min read
Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh
connectivitytracker

IFF releases the third edition of the Connectivity Tracker #MapTheDigitalDivide

IFF releases its 3rd edition of the Connectivity Tracker. We analyse data on telecom and broadband connectivity, the digital divide in the context of the Mobile Gender Gap Report, 2022, and the progress of government schemes aimed at improving internet access.
19 December, 2022
5 min read
Tejasi PanjiarTejasi Panjiar & Gyan TripathiGyan Tripathi
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#KeepItOn: Calcutta HC disposes of Ashlesh Biradar’s writ petition against internet shutdowns by directing that state authorities are bound to follow law

Calcutta HC disposed of petition challenging an internet shutdown order issued by the State of West Bengal. The Court observed that all state authorities are bound by the Telecom Suspension Rules and the directions of the Supreme Court in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
26 July, 2022
4 min read
Amala DasarathiAmala Dasarathi
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IFF writes to the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan urging greater scrutiny of internet shutdown orders. #KeepItOn

Indian law requires governments to be reviewed by a committee of high-level government officials. We have written to the Chairperson of the Review Committee, i.e. the Chief Justice of Rajasthan urging greater scrutiny of shutdown orders.
12 April, 2022
4 min read
Amala DasarathiAmala Dasarathi & Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh
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Calcutta HC stays internet shutdown issued by West Bengal Government

Calcutta HC has stayed an internet shutdown order dated 03.03.2022 issued by the State of West Bengal. The HC was of the view that the order was not issued by a competent authority. The order was stayed in a petition filed by Ashlesh Biradar. IFF provided legal support.
10 March, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat & Anandita MishraAnandita Mishra
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IFF provides inputs to UN on Internet Shutdowns

The submission to United Nations analyses the legal basis of internet shutdowns in India, the instances of disruptions, their impact on human rights and the efforts by the Indian Government to improve internet connectivity.
11 February, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
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Gauhati HC allows IFF's intervention application in petition challenging the constitutionality of internet shutdown rules #KeepItOn

At a hearing dated January 31, 2022, IFF's intervention application challenging the Telecom Suspension Rules, 2017 has been allowed by the Gauhati High Court, and IFF has been impleaded in the case. IFF is now allowed to assist the Court with oral and written submissions in the proceedings.
01 February, 2022
4 min read
Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh & Anandita MishraAnandita Mishra
connectivitytracker

IFF releases the second edition of the Connectivity Tracker #MapTheDigitalDivide

IFF’s #connectivitytracker for Jan 2022 is here! In this edition of the report, we analyze the data on telecom and internet connectivity, digital divide in the context of access to online education, and the progress of government schemes aimed at improving internet access.
14 January, 2022
5 min read
Rohin GargRohin Garg & Simrandeep SinghSimrandeep Singh
internet shutdowns

Concerned with frequent internet suspensions, Parliamentary Committee recommends an overhaul.

The Standing Committee on IT has published its report on ‘Suspension of telecom services/internet and its impact’. The report has a range of recommendations including a review of the legal regime for suspension of internet services and establishing a database of internet shutdown orders.
04 December, 2021
6 min read
Rohin GargRohin Garg & Krishnesh BapatKrishnesh Bapat
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The National Digital Education Architecture: An explainer

In our latest explainer, we look at the National Digital Education Architecture, detailing what this policy entails and exploring its legislative and policy origins. We also explore issues of a lack of internet access, low digital literacy, and an inadequate consent framework.
01 December, 2021
7 min read
Rohin GargRohin Garg & Simrandeep SinghSimrandeep Singh

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