Internet services in violence-torn Manipur may be partially restored following an interim court order.
In the courtroom: State authorities have been directed by the Manipur High Court on Tuesday, 20 June, to give internet access to the public in a few designated places that fall under state government control, according to a report by LiveLaw.
The order was issued by a bench comprising Justices Ahanthem Bimol Singh and A Guneshwar Sharma.
It was hearing a batch of pleas challenging the internet ban imposed by the CM Biren Singh-led government.
"Taking into consideration the hardship faced by the public specially with regard to the ongoing admission process of the students in the State and to enable the public for carrying out their urgent and essential services, the State authorities are directed to provide limited internet service to the public in some designated places under the controlled of the State authorities," the High Court's order read.