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Use of Section 66A of IT Act despite it being struck down matter of serious concern: SC

September 07, 2022 2:57 am

On March 24, 2015, in the case Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in its entirety, and ruled that it was violative of Article 19(1)(a).

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Explained: The Shreya Singhal case that struck down Section 66A of IT Act

July 17, 2021 8:58 am

The Centre has now written to states, asking them not to register cases under the repealed provision and withdraw any such case that may have been filed.

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Freedom most reasonable

March 31, 2015 12:48 am

SC’s resounding words while striking down 66A apply not just to internet but to all media.

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Sad day for the pompous

March 25, 2015 11:25 am

Freedom to mock and ridicule the powerful has thankfully been restored.

For free speech, SC cites free press

March 25, 2015 11:25 am

66A verdict describes how the two evolved side by side, with Indian and US rulings as examples.

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