Top court orders probe of India's alleged Pegasus use
The top court’s bench of three judges headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana said in its order Wednesday that the possible violation of citizens’ right to privacy and free speech compelled it to seek out the truth in the matter. The government cannot always get a “free pass” by using the argument of national security, the order added.
The ruling is a set back for the Modi government, which had refused to make a statement on whether the spyware, made by Israeli company NSO Group Ltd, was used on ordinary citizens or not. If the investigation were to reveal spying on the part of the government it could likely dent Modi’s popularity ahead of crucial state polls next year.
The court named experts on cybersecurity and criminal investigations to be included in the panel, and said that they can seek assistance from other technical experts as well. The panel will also make recommendations on enacting laws and procedures to enhance protection of citizens’ right to privacy, and a mechanism to raise grievances on suspicion of illegal surveillance.
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