Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi HC to hear PIL on Jantar Mantar internet shutdown
The Delhi High Court is going to hear a case about the government's decision to turn off the internet in parts of Delhi where students are protesting.
The students are upset because they think there was cheating in an important exam called NEET.
The government says they turned off the internet to keep things calm, but the students and their supporters say it's not fair because it stops them from sharing their views and organizing.
The court will decide if the government was right to do this.
Delhi High Court to hear a PIL challenging the government's decision to suspend internet services in central Delhi.
Internet suspension is in response to protests over the NEET paper leak.
Protests are taking place at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Government claims the suspension is necessary to maintain law and order.
Protesters argue that the suspension infringes on their right to protest and freedom of expression.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Indian Government, Protesting Students, Cockroach Janta Party
- What
- Hearing of a PIL challenging the suspension of internet services during NEET protests
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court, New Delhi
- Why
- To address the government's decision to suspend internet services in response to protests over the NEET paper leak
Protesters and Activists
Government Authorities
Internet Suspension
Protesters and Activists
The suspension of internet services is seen as an infringement on the right to protest and freedom of expression.
Government Authorities
The suspension is necessary to maintain law and order and prevent the spread of misinformation.
- Date of Hearing
- July 24, 2024
- Location of Protests
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Issue at Hand
- NEET paper leak and subsequent protests
- Legal Action
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed
- Government Action
- Suspension of internet services in parts of central Delhi
- Protesting Party
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan