Question
A sends a threatening and abusive message to B through
an online messaging platform. The message does not involve obscenity but is grossly offensive and annoying. Which of the following is most accurate after the Supreme Court’s decision in Shreya Singhal v. Union of India?Solution
After Shreya Singhal, Section 66A ceased to exist in law. Therefore, a person sending grossly offensive or annoying messages cannot be prosecuted under Section 66A. While other provisions of the IPC or IT Act may apply depending on facts, prosecution under Section 66A is unconstitutional and impermissible. Hence, option B is correct.
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