SC Asks WhatsApp, Others to List Measures to Prevent Digital Arrest, Related Cyber Crimes
The court said banks must compensate victims when due diligence fails and noted WhatsApp has already acted against 9,400 accounts.
- The Supreme Court directed WhatsApp and other intermediaries to submit proposals to the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre outlining measures to prevent digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes.
- During the October 29 hearing in the suo motu case 'In Re: Victims of Digital Arrest Related to Forged Documents', a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, scheduled the plea for further consideration on November 23.
- Senior advocate Kapil Sibal reported WhatsApp took action against 9,400 accounts and is developing software to identify suspicious accounts. The CJI urged banks to act as a "protective umbrella" by suspending unusual transactions inconsistent with account history.
- The RBI must incorporate provisions requiring financial institutions to indemnify victims of digital arrest scams if fraud occurs due to institutional failure in due diligence. Proposed RBI Know Your Customer Amendment Directions will be notified by November 30 and operationalised by December 31.
- Law enforcement agencies across all states and Union territories must submit reports detailing FIRs registered in digital arrest scam cases, with the DGPs directed to ensure compliance and suggest prevention and prosecution strategies.
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List measures to check digital arrest: SC tells WhatsApp
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked WhatsApp and other intermediaries to apprise it of their proposed measures to prevent digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes in the country. In an order uploaded on the website with regard to the hearing conducted on October 29 in a suo motu case titled ‘In Re: Victims of Digital Arrest Related to Forged Documents’, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked WhatsApp and like intermedia…
SC seeks WhatsApp's anti-fraud plan, asks banks to compensate digital scam victims
The Supreme Court has asked WhatsApp and other intermediaries to propose safeguards against digital arrest scams. The scrutiny could expand platform duties, bank accountability and compensation for cyber fraud victims.
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SC asks WhatsApp, others to list measures to prevent digital arrest, related cyber crimes
In an order uploaded on the website with regard to the hearing conducted on October 29 in a suo motu case titled 'In Re: Victims of Digital Arrest Related to Forged Documents', a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked WhatsApp and like intermediaries to simultaneously submit their proposals to the I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre).
SC seeks WhatsApp's action plan to curb digital arrest scams
The Supreme Court of India has directed WhatsApp and other intermediaries to propose measures against digital arrest scams and cybercrimes. Simultaneously, the court emphasized that financial institutions, including banks, must be held accountable and compensate victims for losses due to their failure in exercising due diligence. The RBI has been asked to submit a list of authorized financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies are to rep…
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