Freedom of the Press 2007: India
26 March 2008
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Two “Pulse News” journalists were arrested for publishing an interview with a citizen who criticized the chief minister of Telangana.
The petitioner argued that the order does not allow for any hearing or provision of reasons to be recorded in writing before blocking internet content.
The report probes the far-reaching impact of internet shutdowns on fundamental rights, education, freedom of speech, and the economy.