Leakage of Rafale deal papers has put national security in jeopardy: Centre

The central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the leakage of pricing and other details of 36 Rafale fighter jets, bought from France, has put national security of the country in jeopardy. The documents, which are now widely available in public domain owing to the leak, has adversely affected the sovereignty and security of the country as well as hampered “friendly relations” with foreign countries, it said.

In an affidavit before the top court, the central government, through the Defence Ministry, has also said the leakage offended terms of the agreements with France.

“Additionally, those who have conspired in this