: Pegasus: SC asks West Bengal to show restraint on judicial inquiry into surveillance allegations #IndiaNEWS The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the West Bengal government to “show restraint� in

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Pegasus: SC asks West Bengal to show restraint on judicial inquiry into surveillance allegations #IndiaNEWS
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the West Bengal government to “show restraint� in relation to the state’s judicial inquiry into the allegations of surveillance against the government using the Pegasus spyware, Live Law reported.The court, however, did not pass an order to stop the functioning of the state’s investigating commission that has been set up to carry out an inquiry. This came after the counsel of the West Bengal government, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, said that he would convey the court’s message to the Mamata Banerjee-led administration.The Supreme Court was hearing a petition by the non-governmental organisation, Global Village Foundation Public Trust, which has challenged the formation of the commission.The West Bengal government had set up the panel, which comprises retired Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur and former Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya, on July 26. Lawyer Harish Salve, who was representing the NGO, argued on Wednesday that a parallel inquiry cannot continue while the Supreme Court is hearing the case. Salve said that the commission has issued notices in newspapers seeking information from the public and stakeholders.After the submissions, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said that the court expected restraint from the state government. “The present issue is connected to other issues,� Ramana said. “It will have a...Read more

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