[feb] Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services Rules, 2017:

Question 1

context?

Answer 1

Internet in J&K suspended under this

Question 2

What is it?

Answer 2

The court has held that suspending Internet services indefinitely is impermissible under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services [Public Emergency or Public Service] Rules, 2017.

A complete suspension of telecom and Internet services should be resorted to only as the last option in unavoidable situations. The suspension should be for a temporary duration only.