SC warns against “parallel debates” on Pegasus snooping row

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told petitioners who are seeking an investigation into the alleged use of Pegasus spyware to snoop on eminent people that they should “have faith in the system” and refrain from engaging in “parallel debates” outside court and on social media.

Taking note of social media debates and press statements by the petitioners on the matter, a bench led by Chief Justice NV Ramana reminded the petitioners and their lawyers that “when the matter is in court, it should be deliberated here”.