Significant judgment by SC in Pegasus spyware case: Technical committee formed for investigation

New Delhi, October 27, 2021 (www.justkannada.in): The Hon’ble Supreme Court has issued orders to form a technical committee to investigate the Pegasus Spyware case.
The Government of India has taken a setback due to this judgment. The committee led by a retired Justice will conduct the investigation. The Supreme Court has written off the Govt. of India’s request to reject the case and has informed that orders have been issued to form a committee. It has also informed that it is a huge challenge to select independent members for the committee.
Stating that uplifting the law is its objective in the Pegasus Spyware case, the Supreme Court has also informed that the case involves the usage of sophisticated technology. CJI Ramana has informed that it is the effort of the bench to uphold constitutional values.
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