SC issues notice to Centre on snooping order, seeks response within 6 weeks

The notification was challenged by advocate M L Sharma, among others, who contend that it should be set aside as it violated Section 21 of the Constitution

The Supreme Court (SC) has agreed to hear petitions challenging the validity of the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 21 that allows 10 central government agencies wide and sweeping powers to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system. The top court issued notice to the Centre and has sought its response within six weeks.

 
The notification was challenged by advocate M L Sharma, among others, who contend that it should be set aside as it violated