Neutral Citation Number: 2023:DHC:2806 providers, internet service providers, web-hosting service providers, search engines, online payment sites, online-auction sites, online-market places and cyber cafes. Section 2(1)(f) of the IT Rules defines “communication link” to mean a connection between a hypertext or graphical element, and one or more items in the same or different electronic document wherein upon clicking on a hyperlinked item, the user is automatically transferred to the other end of the hyperlink which can be another electronic record or another website or application or graphical element. 21. Section 69A of the IT Act enlists the power of the Central Government to issue directions for blocking for public access of any information through any computer resource. Section 69A(3) notes that any intermediary who fails to comply with the direction under Section 69A(1) shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may be extended to seven years and also be liable to a fine. The same has been reproduced as follows: ―69A. Power to issue directions for blocking for public access of any information through any computer resource.– (1) Where the Central Government or any of its officers specially authorised by it in this behalf is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence relating to above, it may subject to the provisions of subsection (2), for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, direct any agency of the Government or intermediary to block for access by the public or Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:SHAZAAD ZAKIR Signing Date:26.04.2023 17:19:50 W.P.(CRL) 1505/2021 Page 21 of 88