In Brief
Petitioners challenged WhatsApp's data sharing policy as unconstitutional and unconscionable, claiming it violates individual freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. WhatsApp and Facebook argued their practices comply with Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and do not expose message content or voice data to third parties. The Court did not adjudicate the substance, instead adjourning the matter to allow petitioners to formulate written propositions. The bench addressed a preliminary objection about the Court's authority to convene a five-judge bench without formal constitutional reference.
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