Shreya Singhal
| Shreya Singhal | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | India |
| Citizenship | India |
| Alma mater | Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi |
| Known for | Fight for Freedom of speech |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives |
Sunanda Bhandare (Grandmother) MC Bhandare (Grandfather) |
Shreya Singhal is an Indian born lawyer, known for fighting for Freedom of speech in india, mainly in Internet freedom.[1]
Section 66A and restriction of free speech
Before 2015, Government of India restricted freedom of speech for avoiding self harm and misuse. This allowed arrest of any person which the law per see as harmful or misuse.
In 2012, Shreya filed Public Interest Litigation, in the Supreme Court of India, against the Act and in 2015, The Section 66A was withdrew.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Section 66(A) Scrapped: Meet Shreya Singhal, Petitioner Who Fought for Net Freedom" , NDTV, Deepshikha Ghosh, March 24, 2015 14:22 IST
- ↑ "The girl who saved freedom of speech: Meet 24-year-old student Shreya Singhal", Firstpost, Mar 25, 2015 12:19 IST
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