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 Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Reserve Bank of India on a PIL alleging that NBFCs and digital lending apps breach borrowers’ privacy, asking RBI to clarify enforcement of its 2025 Digital Lending Directions effectively.
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s intervention in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aimed at banning online gambling and betting platforms that operate under the guise of social and e-sports games, seeking government assistance for the case.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a PIL seeking a probe into Viceroy Research’s fraud allegations against Vedanta, with Solicitor General warning of foreign short-sellers misusing Indian courts. The petitioner later withdrew the case after the Bench showed disinclination.
Delhi High Court directs RBI and the Center to address the difficulties of the visually impaired before printing new currency notes, ensuring accessibility in banking, digital payments, and financial inclusion.
Supreme Court dismisses petition calling for economic assessment of freebies and cash benefit schemes. Bench says, “We are not inclined to entertain this petition.”
The Kerala High Court stated the Union Government and NDMA can influence banks to waive loans for Wayanad landslide victims, despite RBI’s restrictions. Kerala Bank already waived Rs 5 crore in loans, serving as a model. Additionally, the court called for immediate state actions to enhance disaster preparedness ahead of monsoon rains.
Mumbai, March 19: The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized Mumbai police for not acting quickly on a senior citizen’s complaint about a digital fraud in which she lost Rs 32 lakh. The court said that in cyber fraud cases, immediate action is necessary to prevent further loss and directed the police to improve their response system.
New Delhi: Today, 11th Feb, The Supreme Court of India has ruled that banks are not required to station security guards at all ATMs 24×7 to enforce orderly queues and ensure that only one customer enters at a time. This decision came from a bench comprising Justices Bhushan R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran, as they overturned a 2013 directive issued by the Gauhati High Court.
A petition filed in the Delhi High Court seeking regulation of cryptocurrencies and an investigation into the recent BitBNS crisis. BitBNS, a prominent Indian cryptocurrency exchange, faced backlash after users reported withdrawal freezes, sparking concerns among investors. The court has now directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to respond to the issue. This case highlights the growing need for stronger oversight in India’s cryptocurrency sector.
