Rajeswari vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition, emphasizing that once a mobile number is deactivated, it is not reallocated to new users for at least 90 days, thus safeguarding subscriber privacy. The Court highlighted the importance of subscribers taking proactive steps, such as deleting WhatsApp accounts and data, to prevent misuse. It relied on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's procedures and WhatsApp's policies regarding account inactivity and data removal. The decision underscores the balance between privacy rights and telecom regulations, dismissing the petition as unnecessary given existing safeguards.