The Supreme Court declined to grant protection from fresh FIRs to a Chennai woman accused of sending “bomb threat” emails using the dark web to frame the man she loved. The court, however, issued notice on her plea to club multiple FIRs filed across 12 states.
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared a personal incident where his daughter received an inappropriate message while gaming online, highlighting the growing cybercrime threat. He called on schools to introduce a weekly “Cyber Period” to teach children about online safety and reporting suspicious behaviour.
The Delhi High Court has prohibited sharing morphed images of a minor girl on social media, particularly Instagram. The court ordered Meta to disclose information about creators of fake accounts, supporting the girl’s request for protection. This ruling emphasizes the need to safeguard minors’ rights and holds social media companies accountable for harmful content.
The Supreme Court of India commended Tamil Nadu for utilizing preventive detention laws to combat cybercrime, emphasizing that traditional laws are inadequate. The acknowledgment arose during a case involving Abhijeet Singh, accused of defrauding Rs 84.5 lakh. The court will continue hearing the case on June 25, 2025.
The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a PIL regarding AI-generated deepfake videos of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, advising the petitioner to approach the Delhi High Court, which is already addressing similar issues. The bench acknowledged the seriousness of the matter but stressed the importance of the ongoing proceedings in the High Court.
