Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Heatwave
Char Dham Yatra
Gyanvapi Mosque
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Pegasus: Supreme Court asks petitioners to avoid social media debates
India

Pegasus: Supreme Court asks petitioners to avoid social media debates

Pegasus: Supreme Court asks petitioners to avoid social media debates
Written by Sagar
Aug 10, 2021, 02:17 pm 3 min read
Pegasus: Supreme Court asks petitioners to avoid social media debates
The Supreme Court has deferred hearing of petitions over the Pegasus scandal to Monday.

The Supreme Court of India today asked those seeking a probe into the Pegasus scandal to avoid participating in "parallel debates" on social media. It said the petitioners should "have faith in the system." A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has posted the matter for further hearing on Monday, after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought more time.

Quote
'Nobody should cross the limit'

"Nobody should cross the limit and all will be given the opportunity in the case. We are not against debates but when the matter is in court, it should be deliberated here," the top court said on Tuesday.

Proceedings
'Matter should be deliberated in court, not online'

Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar, said Ram was trolled on social media after the last hearing on the issue. In response, the court said, "This is what we are saying. We ask questions from parties. We take both parties to task. The matter should be deliberated here and it should not be debated on social media and websites."

Hearing
'Allegations serious, if true,' SC had said last week

In the last hearing on August 5, the Supreme Court had called the allegations "serious." "No doubt, the allegations are serious, if the reports are true," the court had observed at that time. It then asked the parties to first send copies of their petitions to the government counsel. The court, however, did not issue a notice to the Centre.

Pleas
SC hearing several pleas over Pegasus row

The Supreme Court is hearing several petitions over the Pegasus row. One of them has been filed by journalists N Ram and Shashi Kumar, another by advocate ML Sharma, and a third by CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas. Last week, the Editors Guild of India also moved the Supreme Court over the issue. The petitioners have sought a high-level probe into the allegations.

Context
What is the Pegasus snooping row?

Phone numbers of more than 300 Indian activists, journalists, Opposition leaders, among others, were hacked using the spyware program Pegasus, according to an investigation by media organizations around the world. Potential targets included Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, election strategist Prashant Kishor, among many others. Israeli company NSO Group says it only supplies the product to vetted government clients and their agencies.

Response
What is the government's stand on the controversy?

The Indian government has denied any involvement in the snooping scandal. It called the allegations a "non-issue," saying there is no need to discuss them in the Parliament. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier read out a statement in the Parliament, rejecting the reports. On Monday, the Defence Ministry said it had "no transaction" with the NSO Group.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Sagar
Sagar
Twitter
Sagar covers national news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked as an editorial intern at NDTV. Over the course of his near three-year career, Sagar has gained experience in news writing, copy editing, and video production. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Delhi.
Latest
Supreme Court Of India
Kapil Sibal
Government of India
Editors Guild
NV Ramana
Related
Latest
MEA confirms 'illegal' Chinese construction of two bridges in Pangong
MEA confirms 'illegal' Chinese construction of two bridges in Pangong India
'Dhaakad' review: Kangana Ranaut is captivating in hardcore action extravaganza
'Dhaakad' review: Kangana Ranaut is captivating in hardcore action extravaganza Entertainment
International Tea Day: Exploring India's position in the global market
International Tea Day: Exploring India's position in the global market Lifestyle
Maserati Cielo convertible to break cover on May 25
Maserati Cielo convertible to break cover on May 25 Auto
5 films that deal with postpartum depression
5 films that deal with postpartum depression Entertainment
Supreme Court Of India
Gyanvapi case to be heard by 'experienced' district judge: SC
Gyanvapi case to be heard by 'experienced' district judge: SC India
2019 Hyderabad Disha case accused encounter 'fake,' says SC panel
2019 Hyderabad Disha case accused encounter 'fake,' says SC panel India
Pegasus row: SC grants probe panel time till June 20
Pegasus row: SC grants probe panel time till June 20 India
Road rage case: Navjot Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court
Road rage case: Navjot Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court India
Azam Khan released from prison after 2+ years, 81 cases
Azam Khan released from prison after 2+ years, 81 cases India
More News
Kapil Sibal
#DemolitionDrive: Supreme Court extends stay on demolitions for 2 weeks
#DemolitionDrive: Supreme Court extends stay on demolitions for 2 weeks India
'No questions on leadership': Ghulam Nabi Azad after meeting Sonia
'No questions on leadership': Ghulam Nabi Azad after meeting Sonia Politics
Uttarakhand CM Dhami promises Uniform Civil Code if re-elected
Uttarakhand CM Dhami promises Uniform Civil Code if re-elected Politics
'Ironic Congress doesn't need him': Sibal on Azad's Padma Bhushan
'Ironic Congress doesn't need him': Sibal on Azad's Padma Bhushan Politics
'True Congressman': Shashi Tharoor supports Sibal, day after violent protest
'True Congressman': Shashi Tharoor supports Sibal, day after violent protest Politics
More News
Government of India
Tesla suspends India entry plan after impasse over lowering tariffs
Tesla suspends India entry plan after impasse over lowering tariffs Business
Sedition law: 'What about pending cases?' SC asks Centre
Sedition law: 'What about pending cases?' SC asks Centre India
Identification delay stalls pensions of 58,000+ retired armed forces personnel
Identification delay stalls pensions of 58,000+ retired armed forces personnel India
WHO's first global traditional medicine center in Gujarat by 2024
WHO's first global traditional medicine center in Gujarat by 2024 India
DA, DR for central government employees, pensioners hiked by 3%
DA, DR for central government employees, pensioners hiked by 3% Business
More News
Editors Guild
Editors Guild of India approaches SC seeking probe into Pegasus
Editors Guild of India approaches SC seeking probe into Pegasus India
Police treating journalist's mysterious death in cavalier manner: Editor's Guild
Police treating journalist's mysterious death in cavalier manner: Editor's Guild India
Pliable trends, courtesy Rahul Gandhi's 'definition of journalism'
Pliable trends, courtesy Rahul Gandhi's 'definition of journalism' Politics
Editors Guild concerned over Meghalaya HC censuring Shillong Times editor
Editors Guild concerned over Meghalaya HC censuring Shillong Times editor India
MJ Akbar's defamation case: Court accepts suit filed against Ramani
MJ Akbar's defamation case: Court accepts suit filed against Ramani India
More News
NV Ramana
Sedition: Supreme Court's historic judgment puts law on hold
Sedition: Supreme Court's historic judgment puts law on hold India
CJI Ramana's 'Lakshman Rekha' jibe at meet with PM, CMs
CJI Ramana's 'Lakshman Rekha' jibe at meet with PM, CMs India
Justice Pushpa Ganediwala, who gave controversial 'skin-to-skin contact' verdict, resigns
Justice Pushpa Ganediwala, who gave controversial 'skin-to-skin contact' verdict, resigns India
Supreme Court appoints panel to probe PM Modi's security breach
Supreme Court appoints panel to probe PM Modi's security breach India
SC denies relief to journalist for defamatory article against lawyer
SC denies relief to journalist for defamatory article against lawyer India
More News
Related
SC orders protection of records in Modi's security breach case
SC orders protection of records in Modi's security breach case India
SC proposes appointment of retired judge in Lakhimpur case probe
SC proposes appointment of retired judge in Lakhimpur case probe India
SC orders Pegasus probe; says Centre 'cannot get free pass'
SC orders Pegasus probe; says Centre 'cannot get free pass' India
Centre 'cherry-picking' candidates for tribunal appointments; SC warns contempt proceedings
Centre 'cherry-picking' candidates for tribunal appointments; SC warns contempt proceedings India
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022