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SHORT ANSWER: The Information Technology Act of 2000 addresses limitations on freedom of speech by providing provisions for the removal of defamatory content and penalizing cyber defamation. DETAILS: - Section 66A of the IT Act (though struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015) previously allowed punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service. - Section 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) define defamation and prescribe punishment for making defamatory remarks. - Social media platforms are required to comply with the IT Act and remove content that violates laws. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Defamation can lead to imprisonment for up to two years and/or a fine under IPC. - Non-compliance by social media platforms can result in penalties and legal action. SOURCE: - Information Technology Act, 2000 / Indian Penal Code, 1860
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