CJI Suryakant Warns WhatsApp: 'Get Out of India' if Privacy Not Respected

• CJI Suryakant adopted a firm stance in the Supreme Court regarding the WhatsApp-Meta data sharing case, emphasizing citizens' privacy.
• He warned Meta that if the company cannot comply with India's constitution and laws, it should 'get out of India'.
• The CJI criticized WhatsApp's privacy policy as cleverly designed to confuse users, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds.
• The Supreme Court reiterated that the right to privacy is a fundamental right and no compromise on citizens' data will be accepted.
• The court directed that all appeals be listed for final hearing before a three-judge bench, with counter-arguments due in four weeks.

Why It Matters: CJI Suryakant issued a stern warning to WhatsApp-Meta to respect Indian citizens' privacy or exit the country.