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SC junks plea seeking stricter cybercrime penalties, says ‘we can’t legislate’

New Delhi, Aug 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court today dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate seeking amendments to the Information Technology Act and Rules to prescribe harsher punishments for serious cyber offences.
A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi termed the PIL “misconceived,” noting that the petitioner was effectively asking the Court to legislate, a function beyond its constitutional remit.
The petitioner, advocate Harish Sharad Bhambare from Ahmednagar, appeared in person and, when asked, admitted he was seeking a “direction” to Parliament. Amused, Justice Kant quipped, “You want to confer Parliamentary power on us.
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