cyber fraud Archives

‘Need for vigilance at entry point rather than indiscriminate denial of bail’; Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail to foreigner in Rs 2.81 Crore cyber fraud case

“When a foreign national faces criminal prosecution within Indian jurisdiction, legal proceedings may tether them to the country, disrupting their academic aspirations, familial responsibilities, commercial enterprises, and personal liberties.Justice delayed is justice denied, but in the context of foreign nationals, justice prolonged is justice misplaced.”

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A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

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‘Upon detecting fraud, bank has implied duty to exercise reasonable care and take prompt action’; Delhi HC directs SBI to compensate loss of Rs. 2.6 Lakhs incurred by cyber fraud victim

‘The Banking Ombudsman overlooked the key aspects of the matter and completely misdirected itself in law.’

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Punjab and Haryana HC denies interim bail to cybercrime accused possessing thirty-five SIM cards; suggests measures to mitigate cybercrime

The Court stated that as the executive has largely been unsuccessful in curbing the escalating threat of cybercrime, one potential solution could involve limiting the maximum number of prepaid SIM cards per individual as cybercrime predominantly takes place through prepaid SIM cards.

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‘Consequences of cyber-crimes go beyond individual boundaries, impact unsuspecting victims’: Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR against a man accused of hacking mobile

“Neither are cyber-criminals bound by restrictions of borders due to their global reach, nor do they discriminate among their victims, thereby targeting the elderly, the young, the businesses as well as the governments in the digital landscape.”