17. One of the criteria for testing the proportionality of the orders is the territorial   extent   of   the   restrictions.   In   view   of   the   observations made in Anuradha Bhasin (supra), for meaningful enforcement of the spirit of the judgment, inter alia, the authorities are required to pass   orders   with   respect   to   only   those   areas,   where   there   is absolute   necessity   of   such   restrictions   to   be   imposed,   after satisfying the directions passed earlier.  18. In   this   regard,   our   attention   is   drawn   to   the   fact   that   blanket orders   have   been   passed   for   the   entire   territory   rather   than   for specific affected areas.  19. A   perusal   of   the   submissions   made   before   us   and   the   material placed on record indicate that the submissions of the Petitioners, in   normal   circumstances,   merit   consideration.   However,   the compelling circumstances of cross border terrorism in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, at present, cannot be ignored.  20. Additionally, although the Petitioners have argued that the orders passed   by   Respondent   No.   1   reveals   non­application   of   mind, however,   at   the   cost   of   repetition,   it   must   be   noted   that   the authorities   have   been   taking   steps   towards   easing   of   internet restrictions taking into account the prevailing circumstances. This 15

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