In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2005) 5 SCC 1, the Supreme Court:

Option A: struck down Section 66A, Information Technology Act, 2000 in its entirely for violating Article 19(1)(a) and not being saved by Article 19(2).

Option B: struck down Section 66A, Information Technology Act, 2000 in its entirety for violating Articles 14 and Article 21.

Option C: upheld Section 66A, Information Technology Act, 2000 but read down the scope of the provision to bring it in conformity with Article 19(1)(a) and Article 19(2).

Option D: upheld Section 66A, Information Technology Act, 2000 but read down the scope of the provision to bring it in conformity with Articles 14 and 21.

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) 5 SCC 1, in which Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000 was struck down in its entirety for violating Article 19(1)(a) and not being saved by Article 19(2).

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