A:
Shreya Singhal Vs Union Of India 2015
B:
National Legal Services Authority Vs Union Of India 2014
C:
Sushil Ansal Vs State Through CBI 2014
D:
Lily Thomas Vs Union Of India 2013
Explanation
The correct answer is A: Shreya Singhal Vs Union Of India 2015.
Section 66A of the Information Technology Act was a controversial provision that allowed arrests for objectionable content posted on the internet. It was introduced in 2008 as an amendment to the Act and was widely criticized for being vague, overbroad, and a threat to free speech.
In the case of Shreya Singhal Vs Union of India, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. The Court struck down Section 66A as unconstitutional on grounds that it violated the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution of India under Article 19(1)(a).
The Court observed that Section 66A was too vague and overbroad, and had a chilling effect on free speech on the internet. The Court held that the provision could be used to stifle legitimate criticism and dissent and was thus unconstitutional.
The judgment in Shreya Singhal Vs Union of India is a significant landmark in Indian constitutional law, as it reaffirmed the importance of freedom of speech and expression in a democracy and set a precedent for future cases involving internet censorship and regulation in India.
