[feb] Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000

Question 1

what ?

Answer 1

This section gave the government the power to block public access to any information online whether on websites or mobile apps.

Question 2

Section 69A [3]?

Answer 2

provides for specific penal consequences in case of non-compliance of the directions issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Question 3

Court on this section?

Answer 3

Though the use of Section 69A has been often criticised for the secrecy surrounding the process, it was upheld by the Supreme Court in the landmark Shreya Singhal vs Union of India (2015).
The Court then was satisfied with the safeguards available.