Pegasus Spyware

 

Important Points

1. Pegasus Spyware - product sold by Isreal NSO Group
2. Target list of phones hacked / to be hacked by Pegasus 
1. 136 numbers of politicians, judges, journalist, businessmen, rights activists and head of state in world including that of India
3. RS MP John Brittas moved SC seeking probe by SIT in Pegasus snooping
4. ML Sharma - seeking court monitored probe into pegasus snooping scandal

Law

1. A21 - Right to life and personal liberty
1. No person shall be deprived of his life for personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law
2. Autorized snooping - can be done in India Only by followin the procedures of lawful interceptions mandated by law u/s
1. Section 5(2) of Indian Telegraph Act 1885 
2. Section 69 of Information Technology Act ( Amendment ) 2000
3. Section 92 CrPC 
4. Rule 419(a) of Indian Telegraph Rules