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Nothing wrong in using Pegasus but will examine misuse against individuals: Supreme Court
Update / Judgement Date
29 Apr 2025
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Supreme Court stated that there is "nothing wrong" with the government using Pegasus for surveillance but will examine allegations of its misuse against individuals. Pegasus is controversial spyware capable of accessing data on mobile phones. The Supreme Court's stance suggests that the use of such technology by the state for legitimate security purposes is not inherently illegal. However, the court will scrutinize claims of unauthorized or excessive use that may violate privacy rights.