Digital India Initiative — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

2017

This landmark judgment declared privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, significantly impacting Digital India's implementation, particularly…

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (Aadhaar Judgment)

2018

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar while imposing restrictions on its use. This judgment directly impacts Digital India's implementation as Aadhaar is…

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

2015

This judgment struck down Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000, which dealt with punishment for sending offensive messages through communication services. It established important…