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.
The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to urgently investigate digital arrest scams targeting citizens, especially senior citizens. Authorities including RBI and telecom departments have been directed to assist in preventing further frauds.
Karnataka HC has ordered the creation of a fully empowered Cyber Command Centre to fight rising digital crimes, stressing independence from politics. The court warned that without such a specialised agency, “justice will remain a mirage for thousands of victims.”
