Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
(2015) 5 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Blocking under s. 69A is constitutional only if the statutory and Rule-based hearing and recording-of-reasons procedure is followed.
Unit IV · Information Technology Law
Interception, monitoring and decryption: section 69
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 | 69 | Power to issue directions for interception, monitoring or decryption |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 69A | Blocking of public access |
| Information Technology Act, 2000 | 69B | Monitoring and collection of traffic data |
Landmark cases
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
(2017) 10 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Surveillance and decryption powers must be backed by law and proportionate to a legitimate State aim.