Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
(2017) 10 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
State collection and retention of digital data must satisfy legality, legitimate aim and proportionality.
Unit II · Information Technology Law
E-governance, publication and retention of electronic records
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 6 | Use of electronic records and signatures in Government |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 7 | Retention of electronic records |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 8 | Publication of rule, regulation, etc., in electronic gazette |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 9 | Sections 6–8 not to confer right to insist on electronic delivery |
Landmark cases
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
(2015) 5 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Restrictions on online speech and takedown must meet Article 19(2) standards of clarity and proportionality.