CJI Says Judiciary Proactively Tackled Digital Arrest Scams
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that the Indian judiciary has proactively addressed emerging fraudulent schemes like digital arrest scams. Speaking at the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in London, he highlighted the Supreme Court's suo motu cognisance of such scams, where fraudsters impersonate officials over video calls. The court has directed the Union and states to assess the extent of the problem and called for creating a distinct offence with proportionate penalties. Justice Kant also cited judicial interventions to rectify alleged misuse of laws like the PMLA, including a ruling that grounds for arrest must be provided in writing.
Why it matters
This impacts Indian citizens vulnerable to digital fraud and ensures judicial oversight to prevent misuse of economic crime laws.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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