Norms soon on seizure of gadgets by probe agencies: Centre to SC
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
The Centre assures the Supreme Court that guidelines will be framed to prevent misuse and protect the right to privacy regarding seizure of electronic devices of journalists and academics by probe agencies. The government requests one more week to come up with the guidelines. The bench accepts the Centre's request and defers the hearing. The court emphasizes the need for guidelines to protect the rights of media professionals and others whose devices are seized. The case is scheduled for next week, and the judge retiring soon adds a lighter comment.
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