Online Propaganda and Recruitment — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

2015

This landmark Supreme Court judgment struck down Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000, which criminalized sending offensive messages through communication services. The court held that…

Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India

2020

This case dealt with internet shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir and established important principles regarding the proportionality of internet restrictions. The Supreme Court held…

Facebook Inc. v. Union of India

2021

This case addressed the liability of social media platforms for user-generated content and the scope of intermediary liability under the IT Act. The Delhi High Court's judgment…