Case Commentary on: Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India

This commentary analyses the Supreme Court's landmark 2020 judgment in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, which arose from the prolonged internet shutdown imposed in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. The Court held that the right to internet access is an integral part of the fundamental rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(g), and that any government-imposed restriction must be necessary, proportionate, and subject to periodic judicial review. The commentary evaluates the judgment's strengths in affirming digital rights, alongside its limitations in enforcement, and its broader significance for future cases involving internet freedom and government accountability in India.