Categories: Schemes

SC set up a committee to Probe unauthorized surveillance using Pegasus

Supreme Court of India has appointed a three-member committee to look into allegations of unauthorized surveillance using Pegasus, a spyware developed by Israeli firm NSO Group. It will be headed by retired judge Justice R V Raveendran. He will supervise the functioning of the technical committee, which will look into the “truth or falsity of the allegations” and will submit a report “expeditiously”. Justice Raveendran was part of the R M Lodha Committee appointed by the SC in 2015 to reform the BCCI.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Committee Other members: 

  • Naveen Kumar Chaudhary, professor (Cyber Security and Digital Forensics)
  • Prabaharan P, professor (School of Engineering)
  • Ashwin Anil Gumaste, institute chair associate professor (Computer Science and Engineering)

Find More News Related to Schemes & Committees

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

PNB Housing Finance Appoints Ajai Kumar Shukla as New MD & CEO

PNB Housing Finance has announced the appointment of Ajai Kumar Shukla as its new Managing…

2 hours ago

Department of Posts and BSE Sign MoU to Expand Mutual Fund Access Across India

In a major push towards deepening financial inclusion, the Department of Posts (DoP) and BSE,…

2 hours ago

Retail Inflation Rises Slightly to 0.71% in November 2025

India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased modestly to 0.71% in…

2 hours ago

India’s Foreign Reserves Touch $687.26 Billion In December 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves saw a moderate rise in the week ending December 12, 2025,…

2 hours ago

Cabinet Nod to Atomic Energy Bill Unlocks Opportunities for Private Nuclear Projects

The Union Cabinet has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, marking a major shift in India’s…

2 hours ago

Meta India Appoints Aman Jain as Head of Public Policy

Meta India has announced the appointment of Aman Jain as its new Head of Public…

2 hours ago