Question

Q. Right to access the internet has been regarded as part of Fundamental Rights in which of the following cases?

• A. Independent Thought vs. Union of India
• B. Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India
• C. Vinod Dua vs. the State of Maharashtra
• D. Association for Democratic Rights vs. Union of India

Answer 1

The correct option is B Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India

Explanation:

• In the Anuradha Bhasin case, over the issue of frequent internet shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court held that the Right to access to the Internet is part of Article 19(1)(a) Freedom of Speech and Expression and Article 19(1)(g) right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business over the medium of internet.