The Supreme Court today rejected a plea challenging the power of State governments to suspend internet services.

The PIL had challenged the state govt powers under section 144 of CRPC and section 5 of the Telegraph act to shut down internet services.

The PIL said that the internet services cannot be shut down completely but that access can be restricted.

The Petition cited example of Patidar movement in Gujarat where internet was stopped during the movement. SC held the position that such steps are necessary to maintain law and order situation in states.

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