The question (15 marks)
"Section 66A is printed in the Information Technology Act, 2000 but it is not law." Explain this statement, and examine what remains punishable after that section ceased to operate. (15 marks)
Unit IV of the syllabi (cyber crimes and the IT Act); pack ch. 03, sections 3 and 4.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Cyber Offences, Data Protection and the Limits of the Criminal Law of Cyber Law.
Authorities you will need
- Information Technology Act
- Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
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