The Supreme Court was approached regarding a petition seeking the transfer of a PIL on surveillance systems from the Delhi High Court. The PIL, filed by SFLC.in and CPIL, highlighted concerns about the infringement of citizens’ right to privacy by surveillance programs like CMS, NETRA, and NATGRID that allowed extensive interception and monitoring of telecommunications, raising questions about oversight mechanisms and fundamental rights. Read this article from Deccan Herald where SFLC.in and CPIL urged to halt the operation of these surveillance projects and advocate for the establishment of an independent oversight body to regulate lawful interception and monitoring orders:- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/sc-seeks-centres-stand-on-plea-for-transfer-of-pil-against-netra-natgrid-surveillance-systems-2739497
SC seeks Centre’s stand on plea for transfer of PIL against NETRA, NATGRID surveillance systems
