Section 66A of the Information Technology Act empowers police to arrest people for social media posts.
Activists are fighting against its constitutionality.
Section 66A provides for up to three years in jail as punishment for sending " offensive" or " annoying messages through computer or other communication devices.
The Central govt on 19 th Jan. told Apex court , during hearing of 4 PILs that advisory issued in May 2013 contained
adequate safeguards as it mandated prior permission from a senior police officer before making such arrest.
According to govt, the section 66A sought to impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of fundamental right of free speech and expressions.
In present day , even a single unlawful / illegal message or image has a potential to tear the social fabric and destroy peace and tranquility.
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