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Cyber Security — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
2015The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act 2000, which criminalized sending 'offensive' messages through electronic communication. The judgment established important…
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India
2017While primarily establishing privacy as a fundamental right, this judgment has significant implications for cyber security policy. The Court recognized that privacy and security…