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India's Supreme Court Upholds Confidentiality of Pegasus Report Citing National Security

The Court allows individuals to confirm if they were targeted while affirming spyware use against terrorists is permissible.

In October 2021, a technical committee was constituted to examine if phones of individuals were hacked and in 2022. (ANI PHOTO)
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court ruled that the technical committee's findings on Pegasus spyware will remain confidential to protect national security and sovereignty.
  • Individuals suspecting they were targeted by Pegasus can privately request confirmation from the Court.
  • The bench stated that possessing spyware for national security is acceptable, but misuse against civil society will be scrutinized.
  • The decision follows the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which the Court cited as a reason for exercising caution in releasing sensitive information.
  • The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for July 30, 2025, as the Court continues to address concerns over privacy and surveillance.