Freedom of Speech on Social Media Shreya Singhal v Union of India Supreme Court Judgment

In this session of “LAW MADE SIMPLE — Supreme Court Judgments Which Create a Lasting Impact on the Citizens of India”, we discuss the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India in Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, (2015) 5 SCC 1. The judgment is a landmark decision on Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a) and the constitutional rights of individuals using the internet and social media. 🎯 KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: 🔹 Freedom of Speech & Expression under Article 19(1)(a) 🔹 Freedom of Speech on Social Media and the Internet 🔹 Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 🔹 Why Section 66A was struck down by the Supreme Court 🔹 Online content and constitutional protection 🔹 Reasonable restrictions on Freedom of Speech 🔹 Section 69A of the IT Act and blocking of online content 🔹 Rights and limits of social media users 🔹 Impact of the Shreya Singhal judgment on digital freedom in India 📚 ABOUT THE CASE In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The judgment became an important precedent concerning freedom of speech online, internet regulation and constitutional protection of digital expression. 🎓 WHO SHOULD WATCH? ⚖️ Lawyers | 🎓 Law Students | 👨‍⚖️ Judicial Aspirants | 👩‍💼 Professionals | 👥 General Public 🎤 SPEAKER Jayprakash B. Somani MBA (Foreign Trade), LLB ⚖️ Advocate, Supreme Court of India 🏢 CEO, JSAS Supreme Legal LLP 📚 President, Nani Palkhivala National Law Club ✍️ Author of 65+ Books on Supreme Court Leading Case Laws 👤 COORDINATOR Pooja Rai Associate, JSAS Supreme Legal LLP 📞 8826254588 🌐 www.jayprakashsomani.com ⚖️ ABOUT LAW MADE SIMPLE “LAW MADE SIMPLE” is a live online series jointly organised by the Rotary Club of New Delhi and Nani Palkhivala National Law Club, focusing on important and landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of India and their practical relevance to citizens. 💬 Every week, one important Supreme Court judgment. One hour. One clear objective — understanding how the law affects your daily life. 📺 Watch more sessions from the series through our YouTube playlist and stay connected for upcoming Supreme Court case law analysis and legal discussions. Delhi Office Jayprakash Somani Advocates & Solicitors Law Firm for Supreme Court of India 📍 B-851, 1st Floor, Shivaji Marg, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 https://share.google/gi1S1nLdh6rVn6HRB This session provides practical insights into Supreme Court procedure, legal drafting, and courtroom strategy used in real service matters involving government employees and service disputes. ✔️ Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Service Matter SLP in Supreme Court of India ✔️ Article 136 Constitution of India and SLP admission ✔️ Supreme Court litigation strategy and case preparation ✔️ Common mistakes in SLP filing and dismissal reasons ✔️ Legal drafting tips for Supreme Court cases ✔️ Court procedure and argument strategy in service law cases ✔️ Practical insights for advocates, law students & litigants This video is important for: ⚖️ Supreme Court lawyers and legal professionals 📚 Law students and judiciary aspirants 🏛️ Government employees involved in service disputes 💼 HR professionals handling service law matters 📖 Anyone interested in Indian Supreme Court cases, constitutional law India, and legal awareness This discussion helps you understand how Supreme Court of India evaluates SLPs, service law disputes, and constitutional remedies under Article 136 and Article 32. 🔔 Subscribe for more Supreme Court judgments, legal analysis, litigation strategy, constitutional law India, and legal education content. Pooja Rai, Associate, JSAS Supreme Legal LLP 📞 8826254588 | 9310976624