New Delhi, August 04, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has moved the Indian Supreme Court seeking setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the snooping on politicians and journalists through Pegasus spyware.
“Freedom of the press relies on non-interference by the government and its agencies in reporting of journalists, including their ability to securely speak with sources, investigate abuse of power and corruption, expose governmental incompetence, and speak with those in opposition to the government,” the petition submitted by the EGI to the apex court.
The PIL also sought directions to be issued to the Indian government to produce details of contracts entered into with foreign companies for deploying spyware for surveillance and the persons against whom such spyware was used.
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