Can Kota government intercept my WhatsApp messages under Rajasthan law?

Interception of WhatsApp messages by Kota authorities requires authorization under the Rajasthan Rent Control Act 2001 and the central telegraph rules, with judicial oversight. The Rajasthan High Court has held that interception must be necessary and proportionate, failing which it violates Article 21. Unauthorized interception in Kota can be challenged before the Rajasthan High Court through a writ petition. The Rajasthan Rent Control Act 2001 prescribes procedural safeguards including review by a competent authority in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan High Court has directed Kota 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 Rajasthan Rent Control Act 2001 provides for periodic review of ongoing interception orders in Kota.