Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:58am on 29 Apr 2025,Tuesday India
On April 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India addressed petitions concerning the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, observed that while possessing spyware for national security isn't inherently wrong, its deployment against private individuals raises concerns. The court emphasized that national security cannot be compromised, stating, "What is wrong if the country is using the spyware... We cannot compromise or sacrifice the security of the nation." However, it acknowledged the need to protect the privacy rights of civil individuals under the Constitution. The court also noted that the expert committee's report on the matter cannot be made public due to its sensitive nature. (PC: Mint & Sangfor Technologies)
