Indian government committee slams 'gross misuse' of internet shutdowns – even in Kashmir

India's Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has slammed state governments' use of internet shutdowns. A report [PDF] on "Suspension of telecom services/Internet and its impact" finds that while shutdowns are legal, they are being used indiscriminately. The report notes that Indian law allows …

[Anonymous Coward]

Nit pick

"felt to be a too blunt instrument."

or in English "felt to be too blunt an instrument"

[fnusnu]

Surprise, surprise!

[simonb_london]

"Numerous comms blackouts were imposed on events protesting India's agricultural reform laws"

So they are being used to squelch democratic rights, then.

[yetanotheraoc]

Now we get to see the violence inherent in the system!

Democracy is nice for a first date, overall Tyranny is more alluring.

[Cederic]

Of course. Just as local Governments in the UK used anti-terror powers to spy on people trying to get their kids into a better school.

Laws need to be written better, and misuse properly addressed :(