There is a need to sensitise law enforcement agencies about the possible misuse of Section 66 A of the IT Act. Making amendments to the IT Act is a different issue, but in my ministry’s view, we are always open to ideas in connection to any Act or law. As far as Section 66 A goes, many countries have similar provisions in their Cyber Act. However, I feel using the IT Act in haste can cause misuse.u00a0I am also a social media user, and nobody needs to fear communicating freely using social media. We are doing our best to safeguard cyberspace and prevent its misuse.
— Milind Deora, Minister of State for IT, Communication and Shipping

An Act is created only by the parliament and only the parliament can amend it. Fundamental flaws under section 66 A, which already discriminates against online speech, are not being addressed. Section 66 A imposes far more restrictions on free online speech, as compared to the restrictions imposed upon free speech in the actual world by the Constitution. We clearly need to amend the IT Act, and make it more relevant and topical with the needs of technology.
— Pavan Duggal, SC advocate and cyber law expert