Section 69(A) of Information Technology Act 2000

On 10th February, 2023, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued orders to block 138 online betting platforms and 94 money lending apps on an “urgent” and “emergency” basis.

  • It was done under Section 69(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Section 69(A)

  • It empowers the government to restrict access to any content in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of the country, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states or for public order.
  • Social media intermediaries failing to comply with the rules and regulations are liable to be monetarily penalized along with an imprisonment term which may ....
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