Writ filed at Supreme Court against social media ban
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal is reviewing multiple writ petitions challenging the government's ban on unregistered social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, citing concerns over constitutional rights.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has received multiple writ petitions challenging the government’s ban on various unregistered social media platforms.
- Senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi filed a petition arguing that the ban is unconstitutional and violates rights to freedom of expression.
- The government’s ban follows a Supreme Court ruling calling for online platforms to register to ensure accountability.
- The writ names the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Nepal Telecommunications Authority, and Nepal Telecom as opposing parties.
