State, through Special Cell, New Delhi vs Navjot Sandhu @ Afshan Guru & Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of intercepted conversations as evidence under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA). The Court emphasized that interception must comply with Section 5 of the Telegraph Act and Rule 419A, ensuring that there is due application of mind and cogent material before invoking POTA. The Court held that the Special Judge must follow the procedure established in Bipin Shantilal Panchal v. State of Gujarat, ensuring that objections to evidence are resolved appropriately during the trial process.