{"id":27515,"date":"2024-02-16T05:36:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=27515"},"modified":"2024-02-16T05:36:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:36:13","slug":"discuss-section-66a-of-it-act-with-reference-to-its-alleged-violation-of-article-19-of-the-constitution-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/discuss-section-66a-of-it-act-with-reference-to-its-alleged-violation-of-article-19-of-the-constitution-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution. (150 words, 10 marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, of 2000, sparked considerable controversy due to its alleged infringement upon Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. Enacted to curb online offenses, Section 66A made provisions for the punishment of individuals for posting “offensive” or “menacing” content on digital platforms. However, its broad and ambiguous language led to numerous instances of misuse and arbitrary arrests, prompting widespread criticism from civil rights activists and legal experts. Critics argue that the vague terminology of the law allowed for the suppression of dissent and stifled legitimate expression. Consequently, Section 66A was struck down by the Supreme Court of India in 2015, in the landmark Shreya Singhal v. Union of India case, as it was deemed unconstitutional and incompatible with the principles of free speech enshrined in Article 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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