Law · Information Technology Act

What did Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000 provide for before it was struck down by the Supreme Court?

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1It stated that intermediaries must observe due diligence while discharging their duties.
2It facilitated the protection of intermediaries such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and social media platforms.
3It criminalized the sending of offensive messages through a computer or other communication devices.✓
4It empowered the government to block internet sites in the interest of the nation.

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It criminalized the sending of offensive messages through a computer or other communication devices.

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