Should Person under Surveillance have same Rights ?

 The Bombay High Court ruled that an accused person has the right to access any materials or documents gathered during an investigation, even if they are not included in the charge-sheet.

The court stated that these documents could potentially prove the accused's innocence and should be made available to them.

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My  Take :

Ø  Who watches the Watchmen ?  …………………………… 12 Jan 2019

https://lnkd.in/dM-a7ScG

Any agency wanting to conduct surveillance of online / offline activities of an Indian Citizen , shall submit its’  requirement in this section

This shall contain details such as :

·         Name of the agency
·         What activity of the citizen is proposed to be surveyed and for how
long
[  Multiple selection from the following  ] :

#   Visits and postings on Social Media web sites

#   Visits and searches on E Commerce web sites

#   Searches on Search Engines  /  All digital traffic ( including thru Alexa /
Google Home type devices )

#   Messages sent / received on Messaging Apps /  E Mail services

#   Records of Digital Payment Transactions on Banking / FinTech Network

#   Audio logs from Landline and Mobile Service Providers for telephonic
talks…etc

Agency will also need to specify the PURPOSE of the proposed surveillance , by selecting one or more of the following suspected reasons ( list is not comprehensive ) :

·        Tax Evasion  /  Money Laundering

·         Criminal Activity  /   Militancy

·         Fraud  /  Breach of Trust

·         Anti-National Activity  /  Sedition  /  Treason

·         Fake News / Pornographic content posting

·         Speeches / articles likely to create enmity among people