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Anuradha Bhasin

Supreme Court of India issues notice in Foundation of Media Professional’s application seeking compliance with Anuradha Bhasin Internet Shutdown Guidelines. #KeepItOn

Tl;dr Despite detailed guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, (2020) 3 SCC 637, State governments have continued to illegally impose internet shutdowns. Internet shutdowns are imposed without publishing internet suspension orders; under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (“CrPC”) and/or not constituting the Review Committee to review the legality of internet suspensions under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public
11 May, 2023
3 min read
Gayatri Malhotra
SaveOurPrivacy

The Supreme Court refuses Special Leave Petition challenging the unconstitutional retention of mobile data of journalists

In December 2022, P. Vaishnavi, a freelance journalist, approached the Supreme Court challenging the order of the High Court of Madras that directed the trial court to keep a copy of all necessary content and data from her mobile phone, without providing any safeguards.
11 February, 2023
3 min read
Tanmay Singh
digital Rights

Supreme Court directs Central Government to reply to petition seeking comprehensive regulation of search & seizure powers for electronic devices

Foundation for Media Professionals' petition seeks important directions to protect citizens' right to privacy. IFF has provided legal support.
05 December, 2022
4 min read
Krishnesh & Tanmay Singh

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