PUCL’s application seeks direction to ensure that authorities do not continue to prosecute individuals under S.66A of the IT Act, 2000. Supreme Court heard PUCL’s application and sought responses from all State’s, UT’s and High Court’s.
Supreme Court issues notice in PUCL’s application seeking directions against continued enforcement of Section 66A. IFF provided legal assistance to PUCL.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has established a Committee to recommend changes to Indian criminal law within six months. We must ensure the Committee’s recommendations do not lead to arbitrary prosecution of internet users or have a chilling effect on online speech.
MeitY’s response to Tanul Thakur’s petition against the blocking of his Dowry Calculator website demonstrates lack of understanding of satire and non compliance with principles of natural justice.
Yesterday, February 15, 2019, a series of directions were issued by the Court to not only close existing Section 66A cases but also prevent fresh registrations. This is a tremendous victory against the dead Section 66A.