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Union’s Refusal to Submit an Affidavit in Pegasus Case Comes into Sharp Focus
A New York Times article reveals that Indian government had bought the Pegasus spyware in 2017 as part of a $2 Billion arms deal.
2nd Feb 2022
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SC Judgment Review 2021: Freedom of the Press
The Court recognised that press freedom and privacy were allies and that the fear of surveillance is an ‘assault’ on the press.
21st Dec 2021
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State Surveillance: From Phone-Tapping to Pegasus
DESK BRIEF: While the Court hears petitions regarding the alleged use of Pegasus, it first heard a similar case of phone-tapping in 1997.
7th Sep 2021
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Aadhaar Mission Creep: Facebook & WhatsApp Linkage
DESK BRIEF: These cases will redraw the application of Aadhaar, social media regulation and permissible State and private surveillance.
22nd Aug 2019
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Pegasus Spyware Probe
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Manohar Lal Sharma v Union of India
The Court will decide whether there must be an investigation into the Government of India’s alleged use of Pegasus spyware on journalists, activists and public officials.
MoreNext Hearing: December 22, 2021
Last Updated: 20211027
Bench:Surya Kant J, N.V. Ramana CJI, Hima Kohli J