Tech Tips: How to detect spy apps installed on your phone, know here...

In a recent divorce case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s private WhatsApp chats can be produced as evidence under Section 14 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, even if these were obtained without her permission. In this case, the husband accessed his wife’s private WhatsApp chats by installing a certain app (possibly a spy app) on her phone and found that she was having an extramarital affair. The husband’s lawyers decided to produce this as evidence in court and seek divorce on the grounds of cruelty and adultery.

The wife’s lawyers challenged this move and opposed producing her WhatsApp chats in court, arguing that the husband’s action violated her right to privacy under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and Sections 43, 66 and 72 of the Information Technology Act. The Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected this argument and said that even though the right to privacy is recognized as a fundamental right, it is not absolute and has exceptions and limitations.

How to detect a spy app on the phone

1. Monitor battery consumption: If your phone's battery is suddenly draining fast, it could be a sign that a spy app is running in the background.

2. Check data usage: If your data usage has suddenly increased, it could also be a sign that an app is sending your information somewhere else.

3. Check for unknown apps: Check the list of apps installed on your phone. If you see an app that you have not installed, delete it immediately.

4. Phone slowing down: If your phone has suddenly slowed down, it could also be a sign that a spy app is working in the background.

5. Strange messages or notifications: If you are getting strange messages or notifications, this can also be a sign that a spy app is installed on your phone. Using these methods, you can detect spy apps in your phone and protect your privacy.

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