New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The Supreme Court Wednesday formed a three-member committee to probe into the snooping allegations that were levelled against the Narendra Modi government earlier this year, media reports said.

The other members of the committee will be Alok Joshi and Sandeep Oberoi.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana has directed the committee to probe into the issue and place the report before the court. The next hearing will take place after eight weeks.

The apex court stated since the Centre didn't specifically deny the allegations, it has "no option but to accept the submissions of petitioner prima facie and appoint an expert committee whose function will be overseen by the top court", Times Now reported.

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