SHORT ANSWER:
Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 was struck down by the Supreme Court of India in 2015 for being unconstitutional.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that Section 66A violated the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
- The provision was deemed vague and broad, leading to misuse and arbitrary enforcement.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Since the section was struck down, there are no legal implications or punishments under it.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment, Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, 2015.
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