SC issues notice to J&K administration on plea to restore 4G

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response in a week from the Jammu and Kashmir administration on a plea demanding restoration of 4G connectivity in the Union territory amid the rising cases of covid-19.

The petition was heard by an apex court bench comprising Justices N.V. Ramana, R. Subhash Reddy and B.R. Gavai.

The public interest litigation filed by the Foundation for Media Professionals challenged the government order of 26 March restricting internet speed to 2G in the Union territory, on the grounds that such an order violates provisions of equality before law, freedom of speech and expression, right to life and liberty, and right of children to free and compulsory education, granted under Articles 14, 19, 21, and 21A of the Constitution.