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Homesection 66a it act

section 66a it act

Governance

Trolling puts columnist in soup, as abused activist files a complaint

July 30, 2014 News Desk

Infamous section 66A of IT act can be used in case you are facing abuse by someone on internet. Here is a real case from Bengaluru where an abused filed a complaint against the abuser.

Governance

Know this law well: It can get you arrested for a Facebook post or text message!

July 7, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Did you know that a Facebook post meant to project humour or satire could land you in jail. How does Section 66A of IT Act work?

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