The Supreme Court of India has recently ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that applies to surveillance cases. Background: In a significant judgment, the court has held that any surveillance or interception of communication must be in accordance with the law and must meet the tests of proportionality and necessity. Parties: The case was filed by a group of petitioners who challenged the government's surveillance powers under the Telegraph Act and the Information Technology Act. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the right to privacy is a fundamental right that applies to surveillance cases. Court observations: The court observed that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that is essential for the exercise of other fundamental rights, such as the right to freedom of speech and expression. Significance: The judgment is significant as it upholds the right to privacy in the digital age and ensures that any surveillance or interception of communication is done in a manner that is proportionate and necessary. The court has also directed the government to review its surveillance policies and to ensure that they are in line with the principles of proportionality and necessity.