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      Section 69A of the IT Act was recently in news. The

      powers under Section 69A of the IT Act can be exercised by the Government in the interest of 1) Preventing incitement to the commission of any cognisable offence relating to public order 2) Sovereignty and integrity of India 3) Security of the State Select the correct answer code:
      A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The powers under Section 69A can be exercised only in the interest of ā€œsovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognisable offence relating to above.ā€ Decency or morality is a ground available under Article 19(2) of the Constitution to impose reasonable restrictions upon free speech. Ā 

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