Can Bhopal government intercept my WhatsApp messages under Madhya Pradesh law?

Interception of WhatsApp messages by Bhopal authorities requires authorization under the Madhya Pradesh Rent Control Act 1960 and the central telegraph rules, with judicial oversight. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that interception must be necessary and proportionate, failing which it violates Article 21. Unauthorized interception in Bhopal can be challenged before the Madhya Pradesh High Court through a writ petition. The Madhya Pradesh Rent Control Act 1960 prescribes procedural safeguards including review by a competent authority in Madhya Pradesh. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Bhopal police to obtain proper authorization before seeking data from intermediaries. Victims of illegal interception can seek damages and direction for destruction of unlawfully obtained records. The Madhya Pradesh Rent Control Act 1960 provides for periodic review of ongoing interception orders in Bhopal.