Communication Interception and Surveillance — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding communication interception in India is/are correct? 1. The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, is the sole legal basis for all forms of communication interception in India. 2. Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951, mandates that interception orders can only be issued by the Union Home Secretary or a State Home Secretary. 3. The Supreme Court in the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case declared that the right to privacy is not applicable to communication interception for national security reasons. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a ground for lawful interception under Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'triple test' for privacy infringement, as laid down by the Supreme Court: 1. The state action must be backed by a valid law. 2. The state action must pursue a legitimate state aim. 3. The state action must be proportionate, i.e., necessary and using the least intrusive means. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term 'IMSI Catcher' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of:

Which of the following bodies is responsible for reviewing interception orders issued by the Central Government under the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951?