The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing for April 22 regarding petitions that allege the government used Israeli spyware, Pegasus, for unauthorized surveillance of various individuals, including journalists, politicians, and activists. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, indicated that the matter had been pending for a considerable time. The court's decision comes as part of a broader examination of the implications of such surveillance practices and their legality. In related news, the Court of Appeal has issued orders halting the government's plans to import genetically modified (GMO) crops pending an appeal, while a separate Supreme Court case concerning the approval of genetically modified mustard has been deferred to April 15.