Articles by SFLC.in
India: Impact of prolonged internet shutdown in Manipur
SFLC.in said that the current internet shutdown disproportionately impacts people, and reminded authorities that it is a tool that must be used sparingly.
India: SFLC.in assists in challenging ban on apps
SFLC.in said that the order for blocking the applications places unreasonable restrictions on the exercise of freedom of speech and expression.
Finding 404: A report on website blocking in India
India blocked 55,580 websites, URLs, applications, social media posts and accounts between 2015 to 2022.
Report: Internet shutdowns in India 2022
The year 2022 has seen 75 incidents of internet shutdowns in India, according to a report by SFLC.in. The negative impact includes the flagrant infringement of fundamental rights and restricted access to essential services.
India: SFLC.in asks Haryana government to reconsider internet shutdown
The Haryana government in India ordered the suspension of internet services in the five districts of the state, in response to ongoing farmers’ protests.
Anatomy of the Pegasus spyware in India
SFLC.in chronicles the recent history of surveillance operations in India and its link to the Pegasus spyware issue. It asks the Indian government to clarify the relationship between security agencies and the Israeli NSO group.
How is free speech being curtailed during the pandemic by the Indian government?
SFLC.in identifies cases and trends of how censorship was carried out in India during the pandemic.
Jammu and Kashmir authorities urged not to impose internet shutdowns during pandemic
SFLC.in wrote a letter to the Jammu and Kashmir administration urging them to not impose an internet shutdown while India is in the middle of a deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, since citizens need up to date and reliable health information.