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In Shreya Singhalys Linion of India, the Supreme Court

Q: Answer-In Shreya Singhalys Linion of India, the Supreme Court held that:

The Supreme Court in the landmark judgment struck down section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 which provided provisions for the arrest of those who posted allegedly offensive content on the internet upholding freedom of expression. This Section 66A defined the punishment for sending offensive messages through a computer or any other communication device like a mobile phone or tablet and a conviction of it can fetch a maximum three years of jail and a fine. The case emphasized on the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression under Article 191a of the Constitution of India, which challenged the constitutional validity of section 66A and led to the struck down of section 66A of the Information Technology Act 2000.

held that:

A In Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India, the Supreme Court held that:

B The Autonomy of unaided educational institutions should be maintained

C Transgender Community should be given status of third gender

D Hazardous food articles are dangerous to right to life under Article 21

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In Shreya Singhalys Linion of India, the Supreme Court

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