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The Telegraph Act of 1885 was passed during the British Raj to govern telegraph cables, and today it is one of the laws that governs India’s internet and mobile connections. There are two other laws but the most recent one was passed back in 1950. The others are the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933 and The Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950. Together, these three laws regulate all telecommunications in India. Now, things are changing. In December, with most Opposition MPs susp