Information Technology Act

Section 66A of the amended Information Technology Act

facing a fine and a prison sentence of up to three years for having sent by
means of a computer resource or communication device information that is
grossly offensive or has menacing character or information you know to be
false, but for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger,
obstruction, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred or ill will.
Finally, India for an economy that is largely dependent on services and smallscale entrepreneurship is still underutilising the power of the Internet for its
economic development.
Indias laws on freedom of expression online specifically Section 66A
need to be brought in line with the reasonable restrictions on free
speech contained in our own Constitution.

better public education of users as to what constitutes illegal online behaviour is

necessary.
the notion that there is a trade-off between security and freedom must be put to
rest.
But there needs to be adequate oversight in place in the form of independent
regulators, Parliament, the media, and the courts.
India has been remarkably weak in terms of digital innovation.
Digital India campaign is a step towards Digital revolution.