Overview

• The Supreme Court stated that using spyware for national security purposes is justified, emphasizing the need to balance security with constitutional privacy protections.
• The bench clarified that sensitive portions of the technical committee's report on Pegasus will remain classified, but affected individuals will be informed if their privacy was breached.
• A 2022 technical probe found no evidence of Pegasus in 29 examined phones but detected other malware in five devices, leaving questions about surveillance unresolved.
• The court has scheduled the next hearing in the Pegasus case for July 30, 2025, as petitioners continue to demand greater transparency and accountability.
• The Pegasus controversy, which began with allegations of unauthorized surveillance on journalists, activists, and politicians, has drawn international scrutiny and legal challenges against spyware maker NSO Group.