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2 Aug, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Hearing update: A Supreme Court bench led by Justice Nariman will hear @PUCLindia's application seeking directions against the continued enforcement of S.66A of the IT Act. (1/n) Image
On 05.07.2021, the Supreme Court directed the Government to respond to the application. The Government filed their reply on 26.07.21 and PUCL has responded to the reply. (2/n)
Based on PUCL's application, MHA has issued a notification on 14.07.21, directing police to stop registering cases under S.66A and to withdraw pending cases.

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IFF has provided legal support to @PUCLindia. We will update you after the hearing. (4/n)

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