Punjab & Haryana High Court Calls for Action Against Fraudulent Calls via Pre-Paid SIMs
Cybercrime has become a growing menace, with fraudsters exploiting pre-paid SIM cards to carry out scams, financial fraud, and identity theft. Recognizing the severity of the issue, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Telecom Secretary to deliberate on measures to curb fraudulent calls and cybercrimes facilitated through mobile networks. The Court’s Concern: […]
Karnataka High Court’s Landmark Ruling: Denial of Anticipatory Bail in Cybercrime Cases
The digital age has ushered in unprecedented advancements, but it has also given rise to complex cybercrimes that challenge traditional legal frameworks. The Karnataka High Court recently made a significant ruling, denying anticipatory bail in a cybercrime case involving data theft and misuse of proprietary technology. This decision underscores the judiciary’s growing emphasis on custodial […]
Cyber Crime Involving Impersonation Of Law Enforcement Officials: A Growing Threat to Public Confidence
The digital age has brought remarkable advancements, but it has also given rise to sophisticated cybercrimes that exploit technology for fraudulent activities. One such alarming trend is the impersonation of law enforcement officials to extort money from unsuspecting victims. The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently addressed this issue, rejecting a pre-arrest bail plea in […]
Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice: A Double-Edged Sword?
In an era where technology shapes every aspect of our lives, the criminal justice system is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a boon and a challenge, revolutionizing investigations, cybersecurity, and forensic analysis. However, with these advancements come concerns about ethics, bias, and legal implications. The Rise of AI in Crime Detection […]
The Karnataka High Court has instructed the state to establish Cyber Command Centres to address cyber crimes, emphasizing that this initiative marks a significant step forward in tackling modern-day digital threats.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to operationalize cyber command centres, appointing qualified officers to oversee their functions, in an effort to combat the rise of cyber crime. Justice M Nagaprasanna, a single-judge bench, emphasized the necessity of these centres, stating, “The establishment of cyber command centres to tackle cyber crimes and […]
Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Bank Account Freeze Based on Arbitral Tribunal Order
Summary:In Writ Petition No. 5351 of 2025, the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati, presided over by Justice Subba Reddy Satti, dismissed the petition filed by Pampana Kalyani, a government school teacher. The petitioner challenged the freezing of her salary account by the State Bank of India based on an interim order dated 03.05.2024 passed […]
Madras High Court Upholds Maintainability of Single Complaint for 36 Dishonoured Cheques in Commercial Dispute
Case Summary:In Crl.O.P.No.21268 of 2024, the Madras High Court, presided over by Hon’ble Dr. Justice G. Jayachandran, dismissed a quash petition filed by M/s Challani Ranka Jewellery and its partners against a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petitioners challenged the maintainability of a single complaint involving 36 cheques and […]
Delhi High Court Protects Vendor’s Right to Livelihood in Bank Account Freezing Case
Case Summary: Pawan Kumar Rai vs. Union of India & Anr., W.P.(C) 15066/2024, Decided on 17th December 2024 Court: High Court of DelhiCoram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Jain Facts: Petitioner’s Submissions: Observations of the Court: Court’s Direction: Significance: This judgment is a crucial precedent affirming that:• Entire bank accounts should not be frozen without proportionality […]
Union Bank of India vs. V. Harish D. Kamath & Another – Karnataka High Court Validates Bank’s General Lien on Term Deposits as Collateral Security
Court: High Court of Karnataka, BengaluruJudgment Date: 29th November 2024Case: Writ Appeal No. 679 of 2023 (GM-RES)Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.G. Pandit and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramachandra D. Huddar Background: Union Bank of India (formerly Corporation Bank) filed this writ appeal challenging the order of the Single Judge passed in W.P. No. 8646/2017, which had […]
Kerala High Court Upholds Freezing of Bank Accounts Under Section 102 CrPC in Corruption Case Involving ₹7.6 Crores Misappropriation
In the case Sreekala K. v. CBI & Ors. [WP(Crl.) No. 1284 of 2022], the Kerala High Court, through Justice C. Jayachandran, upheld the legality of freezing bank accounts under Section 102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in a corruption investigation, despite the existence of attachment provisions under the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, […]