New Delhi, August 3

The Editors Guild of India moved the SC seeking a special investigation team (SIT) probe into the alleged snooping on politicians and journalists through Pegasus spyware.

“Freedom of the press relies on non-interference by the government and its agencies in reporting of journalists, including their ability to securely speak with sources, investigate abuse of power and corruption, expose governmental incompetence, and speak with those in opposition to the government,” the petition submitted. — TNS