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The correct answer is: A. Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court was the first high court in India to declare that “shutdown” is unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on 25 January 2017, the court held that “shutdown” is a form of coercion and intimidation, and that it is not a legitimate form of protest. The court also held that “shutdown” is a violation of the fundamental rights of citizens to freedom of speech and expression, and to freedom of movement.
The court’s judgment was based on the following grounds:
- “Shutdown” is a form of coercion and intimidation. It is a way of forcing people to agree with the demands of the protesters.
- “Shutdown” is not a legitimate form of protest. It is a way of disrupting the normal life of the people and of causing inconvenience to them.
- “Shutdown” is a violation of the fundamental rights of citizens to freedom of speech and expression, and to freedom of movement.
The court’s judgment was welcomed by many people, who felt that it was a step in the right direction in curbing the menace of “shutdown”. However, some people also criticized the judgment, saying that it was too harsh and that it would not be effective in stopping “shutdown”.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court’s judgment is a landmark judgment, and it is likely to have a significant impact on the way in which “shutdown” is dealt with in the future. The judgment is a reminder that “shutdown” is not a legitimate form of protest, and that it is a violation of the fundamental rights of citizens.