No detailed affidavit counts on Pegasus issue: Center



The apex court had asked the Center to submit a detailed affidavit during the ongoing hearing of the Pegasus espionage case. If not, the apex court had directed to issue an interim order.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued on behalf of the central government during the hearing of the Pegasus case. He said the central government had no plans to issue a detailed affidavit on the Pegasus issue. What special software the government used is not a public issue. It cannot be discussed in public. It is not in the national interest for that to be made public. The report of the committee of experts will be presented before the Supreme Court.
Against the reply of the Central Government, the Supreme Court said that if the attitude of the Government does not change, an interim order will have to be issued in this regard. At present two-three days are given. The Central Government may submit an affidavit if it so desires. If that doesn't happen, it's time to dump her and move on.
Supreme Court Justice N.V. A bench of justices Raman, Suryakant and Hima Kohli said the court did not want the intelligence to be obtained from the central government with regard to security but an affidavit was required in view of the gravity of the allegations. If not, the Supreme Court will have to issue an order.

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