Question

Anuradha Bhasin Vs Union Of India on 10 January, 2020 relates to a challenge under Article 32 of the Constitution seeking issuance of an appropriate writ:

• A. for setting aside orders of the Government by which all modes of communication including Internet have been shut down in J and K
• B. for setting aside orders of the Government by which private property was sought to be acquired in J and K
• C. for setting aside orders of the Government by which J and K was constituted as a UT
• D. for setting aside orders of the Government by which Ladakh was separated.

Hint:

The Anuradha Bhasin case primarily dealt with the internet shutdown and communication restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Case of Anuradha Bhasin.
The case of Anuradha Bhasin Vs Union of India dealt with the restrictions placed by the Government of India on the freedom of speech and communication, especially the Internet shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir (J and K) after the abrogation of Article 370. The Supreme Court, in this case, examined the validity of these restrictions and their impact on fundamental rights.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (a) for setting aside orders of the Government by which all modes of communication including Internet have been shut down in J and K: This is the correct answer, as the case focused on the challenge to the internet shutdown.
- (b) for setting aside orders of the Government by which private property was sought to be acquired in J and K: This is unrelated to the case.
- (c) for setting aside orders of the Government by which J and K was constituted as a UT: This is not the main issue in the case, although it deals with the post-Article 370 situation.
- (d) for setting aside orders of the Government by which Ladakh was separated: This is also not the primary issue in the case.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (a) for setting aside orders of the Government by which all modes of communication including Internet have been shut down in J and K.