Right To Access Internet

Case of Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, (2020) 3 SCC 637

INTRODUCTION

The Internet is an indispensable asset in the present times. One of the crucial purposes served by the Internet is the transmission of information. The present generation is dependent on the Internet for getting access to any information whatsoever. Media houses are one of the key stakeholders who make use of the Internet to communicate and provide information to the public. Real-time access to information in cases of havoc in a particular area is of vital importance. It helps in increasing transparency, ensuring that the authorities rectify the issues in a timely and efficient manner, and making certain that proper law enforcement is done.