Jharkhand Internet Shutdown Sparks Legal Challenge Amid Exam Integrity Concerns

State government suspends mobile internet services to prevent exam malpractices, prompting high court scrutiny and public outcry.

Jharkhand government suspended mobile internet services statewide during the JSSC CGL exam to prevent cheating.
The suspension affected services from 8 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday, impacting daily activities and transactions.
The Jharkhand High Court is reviewing a petition challenging the legality of the internet shutdown.
The opposition BJP criticized the move as impractical and an attempt to cover up the government's inability to ensure fair exams.
Approximately 640,000 candidates are taking the exam at 823 centers, following a previous cancellation due to a paper leak.