Supreme Court pushes Centre to define 'digital arrest' as standalone crime with tougher punishment amid ri
- Posted on July 28, 2026
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Supreme Court pushes Centre to define 'digital arrest' as standalone crime with tougher punishment amid ri
SC on digital arrest: The Supreme Court suggested defining digital arrests as a standalone criminal offense. Existing laws may prove insufficient for evolving online crimes like deepfakes. The government is preparing a draft bill to address these emerging cyber threats. The court also indicated freezing accused persons' assets based on evidence. This move aims to tackle the growing menace of cyber fraud effectively.
