No restoration of 4G in J&K: SC asks special committee to examine issues

The Supreme Court on Mondya, refrained from passing any order for the restoration of 4G internet services in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Bench comprising of Justices NV Ramana, R. Subhash Reddy and BR Gavai directed the Union government to constitute a special committee to examine the issues raised by the petitioners. The committee will be headed by the home secretary, Union government.

A petition was filed by an NGO, Foundation for Media Professionals, seeking restoration of 4G internet services in the union territory in view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.