Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging validity of National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
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Summary
The plea has sought the setting aside of the 2008 Act, claiming it was "violative" of Article 14 (equality before law) of the Constitution and beyond the legislative competence of the Centre
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
20 million central + state government employees
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right