Indian Economy·Key Judgments
Social Media and Activism — Key Judgments
Updated 5 Mar 2026
Key Judgments
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
2015This landmark judgment struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which criminalized sending 'offensive' messages through communication services. The Supreme…
Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
2020This case dealt with internet shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. The Supreme Court held that the right to freedom of speech and expression…