The Supreme Court's landmark judgement scrapping the draconian section 66A of the IT Act has been welcomed by all. Quashing Section 66A, the Supreme Court called it "unconstitutional and untenable". The apex court delivered the landmark judgement on Tuesday on a petition filed by Shreya Singhal, who sought amendment in Section 66A of the IT Act.

The verdict even drew political reactions with former Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tiwari welcoming it while Shiv Sena leader remained skeptical.

Shreya Singhal, the Petitioner in the case: It is a very important verdict and now no arrests will take place for social media postings. This Act gave undue power for arresting people. You can't be sent to jail anymore. I am not saying that you should defame anyone, but no one should have the fear of going to jail. This Act was being misused. Government has its own political agenda. This is a big victory for the people

Rinu Srinivasan, Victim of the Section 66A: This is a great feeling. I never believed that I did any wrong. Earlier we were feeling like criminals. Due to this law people were afraid to be active on social media. I will continue to speak my mind on social media platform. I was afraid, but always thought for how long we would remain afraid.

Farooq, father of Palghar girl Shaheena: This is a great thing. People must have full right to express their feelings freely. We are extremely happy. (Shaheena was arrested for a post on Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray)

Shakeel, brother of Shaheen: I am very happy. I still remember the night my sister was arrested. It was misused. I had to deactivate my Facebook account.

Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena leader: It is very vague. Suppose somebody posts something on the Supreme Court or High Court, there will be a contempt of court case. Only if you say something against politicians, nothing happens.

Manish Tiwari, Former information and broadcasting minister: The striking down of Section 66A is a welcome step. It was draconian and had no place in a true democracy. If you want to go against you have to follow globally acceptable laws.

Kashmiri Students from Srinagar: We are very happy. It was misused by the state. We can now express ourselves freely.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, MoS I&B: It's a landmark judgement and will help people open up. It's also a lesson to politicians that times have changed.

Nalin Kohli, BJP Spokesperson: It is a landmark day. People on social median cannot be curtailed to express their opinion. Government of India is not seeking any restriction on freedom of speech and expression. Cyber space must enjoy freedom. This Act has not been able to stand the validity.

P Chidambaram, former union minister: I welcome the judgement of the Supreme Court holding that Section 66A of the IT Act is unconstitutional.