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 hearing on the next date on 16.10.2019, the following order was passed:

"When these matters came up for hearing today, learned Solicitor General appearing for the Union of India made a submission that after filing the counter affidavit in these matters, certain further developments have taken place and some of the restrictions imposed have been relaxed, particularly with reference to mobile connectivity as well as the landlines services etc. and, therefore, he wants to file another additional affidavit indicating the steps taken by the Government about relaxation of some restrictions. He also made a request to accommodate him for a week only. During the course of hearing, we are informed by the learned

Senior counsel appearing for the petitioners that the orders which are issued by the authorities relating to the restrictions imposed have not been provided to them so far.

When we asked the learned Solicitor General about the non­ supply of orders issued by the authorities relating to the restrictions imposed, particularly with respect to the cell phone services as well as Section 144 proceedings, he claims privilege over those orders. He, however, states that those orders can be produced before this Court.

However, if for any reason, learned Solicitor General does not want to give a copy of those orders to the petitioners, we request him to file an affidavit indicating the reasons for claiming such privilege."

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