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SC seeks IT Ministry's response on plea against internet suspension during competitive exams

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Minstry of Electronic and Information Technology (MEITY) on a plea filed by the Software Freedom Law Centre seeking direction to the States to not suspend Internet services on the grounds of preventing cheating in competitive examinations and for other such routine administrative reasons.

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit sought a response from the MEITY asking it to file an affidavit indicating whether there is any standard protocol with respect to the grievance raised by the petitioner.

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