Experts say the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules meant internet shutdowns could be carried out in a more organised manner, but they raised concerns over arbitrary censorship. India has shut down the internet more than 40 times in 2017, according to Software Freedom Law Centre’s Internet Shutdowns tracker. They don’t clearly define “public emergency” or “public safety”. He said the government should start giving the reasons for internet shutdowns so the decisions are open to public scrutiny. There have been internet shutdowns the Valley more than 30 times in the past five years.

Source: Hindustan Times September 01, 2017 11:57 UTC