List numbers to be whitelisted : HC to Govt
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 06 2023:
The High Court of Manipur today directed the Commissioner/Secretary (Home) of the State Government to find out the total number of mobile numbers and broadband connections which have been whitelisted so far and place it before them tomorrow.
The direction was given by the Division Bench of the High Court of Manipur comprising acting Chief Justice MV Muralidharan and Justice A Bimol after hearing the submission of petitioners counsel, Government respondents and internet service providers pertaining to four PILs filed before the Court on banning internet service in the State from May 3 .
The Division Bench heard all the counsels and also had discussion with the 12-member expert committee constituted by the High Court in connection with the case and held that further hearing and discussion is required.
The Court then listed the case for hearing again tomorrow in the Judge's Chamber and asked all the members of the Committee to be present before this Court during the hearing.
The Court also asked the Commissioner/Secretary (Home) Government of Manipur, as well as Commissioner/Secretary (IT), Manipur, to be present during the hearing.