Public Order
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The Invisible Protest: Can Internet Shutdowns Extinguish Article 19 Without Touching The Streets?
Abstract In the summer of 2026, the Internet generation, raised[1] [2] at digital cafes, transformed [3] [4] Jantar Mantar into one of the main spots for the greatest and most impactful mobilizing of the students in India’s recent history. First, it was an expression of disgust toward the supposed exposure of the NEET-UG question paper, followed by other…
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Internet Shutdowns As Silent Curfews: Reimagining Constitutional Limits On Digital Blackouts During Public Protests
Abstract The internet has become an essential part of everyday life and plays an important role in the exercise of constitutional rights. During public protests, however, governments sometimes suspend internet services to maintain public order and national security. This article examines whether such shutdowns are consistent with the constitutional principles of legality, necessity, proportionality and…