Kerala High Court Refuses to Order Removal of Neighbours’ CCTV Cameras, Citing Lack of Snoop Proof

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking the removal of CCTV cameras installed by neighbours, rejecting claims that they intruded into the petitioners’ bedroom and dining area. 

Justice N. Nagaresh held that while the right to privacy (under Article 21) is fundamental, it must be balanced against another’s right to security. The cameras, he noted, were installed to protect an 80-year-old woman allegedly threatened by the petitioners.

Since no “established case of snooping” was shown, the court declined to order removal.

[Sivasankaran @ Sankarankutty V State of Kerala & Ors]