In a significant development, the Manipur High Court has issued an order
for the partial lifting of the internet ban in the state. The court’s
decision comes in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by
various civil society organizations and concerned citizens, highlighting
the adverse impact of the prolonged internet shutdown on daily life,
education, and business activities. While acknowledging the importance of
maintaining law and order, the court emphasized that the right to access
information and communicate cannot be unduly curtailed. The partial lifting
of the internet ban will allow residents to reconnect with the digital
world, facilitating communication, access to online resources, and the
restoration of normalcy in the region.
for the partial lifting of the internet ban in the state. The court’s
decision comes in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by
various civil society organizations and concerned citizens, highlighting
the adverse impact of the prolonged internet shutdown on daily life,
education, and business activities. While acknowledging the importance of
maintaining law and order, the court emphasized that the right to access
information and communicate cannot be unduly curtailed. The partial lifting
of the internet ban will allow residents to reconnect with the digital
world, facilitating communication, access to online resources, and the
restoration of normalcy in the region.
