Transportation and Communication — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

2015

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000, which had been used to restrict online communications. The court established important…

People's Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India (Telegraph Tapping Case)

1997

This case established comprehensive guidelines for telephone tapping and interception of communications. The Supreme Court recognized that while the state has legitimate security…

Indian Railways v. Mukesh Kumar

2019

This case dealt with the liability of Indian Railways for cyber security incidents affecting passenger data and booking systems. The court held that as a public utility, Indian…