Key insights
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Court sought complete material for forensic assessment: The Bench questioned why only select clippings were sent for forensics and directed that the entire recording be forwarded to the NFSU for expedited examination and a sealed-cover report.
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Government cited timing of receipt of the recording: Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said the government received the 48-minute recording only after the last Supreme Court hearing in December and that the clip had not been forthcoming despite enquiries.
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Petitioners raised whistleblower safety concerns: Prashant Bhushan said the remaining portion of the audio identified the whistleblower and that parting with it would endanger his life.
Takeaways
The Supreme Court ordered the full alleged audio clip to be sent to the NFSU for expedited forensic analysis and a sealed-cover report.
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