Context: The Centre is considering allowing more ministries to issue content blocking orders under Section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000.
About Section 69A
- Provision: Empowers government to block public access to online content
- Authority: Currently exercised by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- Grounds: Sovereignty, integrity, defence, security of State, public order
- Scope: Applies to websites, apps, and social media platforms
- Process: Requires reasoned order under IT Rules, 2009
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015):
- Section 66A struck down (violates Article 19(1)(a) due to vague terms).
- Section 69A upheld due to procedural safeguards and due process
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