1.
What did Section 66A of the IT Act, 2000 state?
A
It empowered the government to block websites
B
It criminalized sending offensive messages electronically
C
It defined roles of ISPs and search engines
D
It required intermediaries to follow due diligence
E
None of the above
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — It criminalized sending offensive messages electronically
The correct answer is that it criminalized sending offensive messages electronically. Section 66A made it an offense to send offensive or false messages via electronic communication. It was later struck down by the Supreme Court of India in 2015.