GK Question

technology medium true_false

Section 66A of the IT Act 2000, which dealt with offensive online messages, is currently enforceable in India.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Section 66A was struck down by the Supreme Court in Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) for violating freedom of speech. It criminalized 'offensive' online content but was overly broad. Current IT Act provisions focus on cybercrime, data protection, and intermediary liability. Important for legal awareness in government exams.

Topic Cyber Laws
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking