Social Media and Activism — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

2015

This 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

2020

This 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…