Restore net in Hry: Plea in HC
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Restore net in Hry: Plea in HC
Description
Chandigarh: A petition has been filed before the Punjab and Haryana high court against the suspension of internet services in Haryana on account of farmers agitation. The matter has reached the court in the wake of a petition filed by Navjeet Singh (45), a resident of Mohali district in Punjab. He had sought directions to restore internet services with immediate effect for the residents of Haryana. Services have been stopped since January 27. According to the petitioner, on January 29, while visiting Singhu border, where farmers have been protesting against Centre’s agriculture bills, he came to know internet services to the people of Haryana — including professionals working from home due to Covid-19 pandemic, students, traders and shopkeepers and common people — had been suspended by the state government. He said the decision had been taken by Haryana without any reasonable cause, resulting in violation of rights given in Article 19 of the Constitution regarding freedom of speech. Petition also stated that the people of Haryana were facing great hardships due to “illegal action” taken by the state government.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-02-02
Coverage
Chandigarh