When was Section 66A of the Information and Technology Act 2000 struck down by supreme court?
Options:
1) 21 March 2015
2) 22 March 2015
3) 23 March 2015
4) 24 March 2015
Answer:
4) 24 March 2015
Options:
Options:
1) 21 March 2015
2) 22 March 2015
3) 23 March 2015
4) 24 March 2015
Answer:
4) 24 March 2015
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- Bench of Justices J Chelameswar and Rohinton F Nariman passed the judgement that section 66-A is vague and violative of the fundamental right to freedom of speech.
- As per the Section 66-A of the IT Act 2000, sending offensive message through electronic means, that is grossly offensive or has menacing character and might cause insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred or ill will, etc. or sending such mail intended to deceive or to mislead the addressee or recipient about the origin of such messages is considered offensive.
- Punishment includes Imprisonment up to three years and with fine.
