The Madras High Court criticized unauthorized telephone monitoring, stressing that the law permits monitoring only under special circumstances that impact security or public safety.
There is a consensus on the importance of combating corruption, but debates arise over the methods employed by government agencies, particularly in handling white-collar crimes.
Some argue for a balanced approach in fighting corruption, combining aggression with respect for human rights and the need for conclusive proof in cases of corruption.
To tackle the sophistication of corruption, the article suggests amending the Indian Telegraph Act to provide anti-corruption officials with more discretion in gathering evidence, emphasizing the importance of updated tools and safeguards against abuse of authority.