The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that high-speed 4G internet services will be restored on a trial basis in one district each o...
The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that high-speed 4G internet services will be restored on a trial basis in one district each of Jammu and Kashmir after August 15 for two months, Bar and Bench reported.
A bench of Justices NV Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and BR Gavai were hearing a contempt petition filed by a non-governmental organisation, challenging the blanket restrictions on high-speed internet and for alleged “wilful disobedience” in complying with the court’s May 11 order.
Attorney General KK Venugopal said a special committee constituted held a meeting on Monday and found the security threat in the Valley continues to be high.
“Committee was of view that broadband access is available through landline for educational institutions and hospitals,” Venugopal told the court. “On trial basis to try out opening of high speed internet the special committee was of view that high speed can be relaxed in areas with less violence. The special committee will assesses impact in a calibrated manner. Special committee will review outcome of the trial and relaxation from 2G to 4G will be done in one district each of Jammu and Kashmir after August 15.”
Venugopal added that the relaxation will not be in any area adjoining the International Border or...
