Delhi protests contempt case: Union Home Secretary tenders unconditional apology to SC
Union Home Secretary clarified that the suspension was confined to cellular internet services and did not extend to non-cellular internet services or telecommunication services such as Wi-Fi or broadband.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan tendered an "unconditional and unqualified apology" to the Supreme Court over the contempt proceedings related to the disruption of transit networks during the October 10 protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. Mohan's response affidavit noted that authorities had not followed the Supreme Court's directive against imposing a "complete prohibition" on Delhi Metro and train services.
The home secretary also confirmed that Delhi Police had requested the temporary suspension of mobile internet services in the capital until 10 PM on October 10, which was deemed a proportionate measure to prevent disturbance of public order. Mohan clarified that the suspension applied solely to cellular internet services, not non-cellular internet services or Wi-Fi/broadband.
The home secretary asserted that such a limited, geographical suspension of internet services is a recognized measure to maintain public order under appropriate circumstances. The Supreme Court's bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi is set to hear the case on Thursday.
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