What is the impact of the Pegasus verdict by the Supreme Court on privacy protection
With journalists writing to the CJI, Supreme Court’s Pegasus verdict protecting privacy may come to fore
The Pegasus verdict by the Supreme Court has had a significant impact on privacy protection in India. Here are some key points:
- The verdict recognized the fundamental right to privacy as a constitutional right, affirming the importance of protecting individual privacy in the digital age.
- It highlighted the need for strong safeguards against unauthorized surveillance and intrusion into private lives, especially in the context of spyware like Pegasus.
- The judgment emphasized the duty of the state to ensure the protection of privacy, calling for accountability and the establishment of robust legal frameworks to regulate activities that pose a threat to privacy.
- By upholding the right to privacy, the verdict provides a foundation for individuals to seek legal remedies and challenge unlawful surveillance practices.
- Journalists' letters to the Chief Justice of India have drawn attention to the potential misuse of Pegasus for surveillance of media personnel and the importance of protecting their freedom of expression.
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