SC extends stay on J&K HC's decision to lift ban on SMS
The Supreme Court extended its stay on Jammu and Kashmir High Court's decision to lift a state-wide ban on SMS services.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday extended its stay on Jammu and Kashmir High Court's decision to lift a state-wide ban on SMS services which were allegedly being used to spread rumours during protests over the Amarnath land transfer row.
A Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan extended the stay till further orders, allowing the plea of the state government that the curbs imposed on SMS services were necessary to prevent unscrupulous elements from misusing them.
Earlier on August five, the Jammu and Kashmir government had approached the apex court seeking a stay of the High Court order lifting the prohibitory order on SMS messages.
A Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan extended the stay till further orders, allowing the plea of the state government that the curbs imposed on SMS services were necessary to prevent unscrupulous elements from misusing them.
Earlier on August five, the Jammu and Kashmir government had approached the apex court seeking a stay of the High Court order lifting the prohibitory order on SMS messages.
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