Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India

The Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India case (2015) challenged the constitutionality of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, which criminalized online speech. Shreya Singhal and others argued that the law was vague and infringed on free speech rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The Supreme Court ruled that Section 66A was unconstitutional because it imposed excessive restrictions on expression and violated fundamental rights. This judgment reinforced protections for free speech in India, emphasizing that restrictions must be clear, necessary, and proportionate. It was a landmark decision safeguarding citizens’ rights to express opinions online.