The Supreme Court has directed that a plea seeking a uniform SOP for freezing and de-freezing bank accounts during cybercrime investigations be placed before CJI Surya Kant. The petition raises concerns over arbitrary account freezes without notice, citing violations of constitutional rights and lack of procedural safeguards.
YouTuber Samay Raina summoned for the second time by Maharashtra’s cyber cell over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remark on India’s Got Latent. A viral clip featuring a shocking question about parental intimacy triggered outrage, leading to legal action and debates on free speech. While Allahbadia apologized, Raina deleted all episodes and assured cooperation. The case has now reached Parliament, with authorities summoning over 40 people, including influencers and show producers.
The Delhi High Court on Monday (23rd Dec) ordered the suspension of fraudulent social media accounts and websites falsely offering Reliance Retail dealership applications. The court tasked the cyber cell to investigate and report back, while also directing banks to suspend associated accounts. Victims reported financial losses due to the scams, prompting legal action against the impersonators.
On Sunday(28th April), A Mumbai court has ordered actor Sahil Khan to two days of police custody starting April 29 in connection to a Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev Betting App case. Khan, known for roles in films like ‘Style’ and ‘Excuse Me,’ was under investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch’s Special Investigative Team. His lawyer claims he has been falsely implicated.
Today (on 5th March): The Madhya Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court about its measures to combat hate speech, including the appointment of nodal officers and setting up social media cells to monitor and remove hate speech content. This action follows the Supreme Court’s directive, with district cyber cells actively monitoring social media platforms under the government’s directive.