In 2017, a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court had ruled that privacy is a fundamental right for citizens. The implication of the court’s statements seemed to be that since nobody is in a closed world, surveillance did not matter. The state of Telangana debated the issue strongly and argued for the right of privacy for citizens. The right to be protected against illegal surveillance by the State is a basic one. The counsel asked if illegal surveillance can be done at all.

Source: The Telegraph December 29, 2025 02:43 UTC