Name of the Case : Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India
Year of Judgement : 2015
Popular Name : -
Related Topic/ Issue : Restrictions on online speech
Related Article/ Schedule : 19
Supreme Court Judgement:
- Repeal of Law: Led to the striking down of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act (2000).
- Freedom of Speech: Upheld the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a).
- Legal Clarity: Addressed the vagueness and over-broad nature of Section 66A, reinforcing the need for clear and precise legislation.
- Internet Freedom: Affirmed that the wide circulation of information over the internet does not justify restrictions on the right to free speech.
