In ‘Unusual Intervention’, SC Forbids Grant of Bail to Accused in Digital Arrest Case

In ‘unusual intervention’, SC forbids grant of bail to accused in digital arrest case

Justice Surya Kant said such cases of deception of senior citizens deserve “unusual orders”. “We have to deal with these cases sternly so that the right message is sent,” he said

Digital arrests: SC halts release of men who ‘duped’ 73-year old woman Advocate-on-Record - The Tribune

Pan-guidelines on digital arrest cases will come up soon, a Bench led by Justice Surya Kant said, posting the matter for further hearing on November 24.

SC orders no bail for accused in digital fraud against 72-year-old advocate

New Delhi, Nov 17, 2025 The Supreme Court on Monday directed that the accused in the case involving a 72‑year‑old Advocate‑on‑Record (AoR), who was defrauded of Rs. 3.29 crore in a “digital arrest” scam, will not be granted bail by any subordinate court during the pendency of the investigation and until further orders of the apex court. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the direction while allowing the intervention applic…