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Introduction: A New Age Threat to Personal Liberty The Supreme Court of India has taken serious note of the alarming rise of “digital arrest” scams , a sophisticated form of cyber fraud that exploits fear, authority, and technological vulnerabilities. In a strong intervention, the Court directed the Union Government to immediately consider systemic measures to prevent such scams, flag suspicious financial transactions, and protect citizens—especially senior citizens—from digital extortion. The observations were made by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi , highlighting the constitutional and institutional duty of the State to safeguard citizens from cyber-enabled crimes. What Are ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams? Digital arrest scams involve criminal impersonation of law enforcement agencies, intelligence officials, or even judges , wherein victims are coerced into believing that they are under arrest or investigation. Fraudsters often: Use forged co...

Introduction: A Political Demonstration Turns Legal A political controversy unfolded in Maharashtra after Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Rohit Pawar publicly demonstrated how fake Aadhaar cards could allegedly be generated online. During an October 16 briefing, Pawar showcased a fabricated Aadhaar card in the name of former U.S. President Donald Trump to highlight what he termed “rampant identity fraud” and misuse in voter registration processes. However, what began as a political demonstration quickly turned into a legal matter when BJP social media cell co-convener Dhananjay Wagaskar filed a complaint alleging that the video misled the public and spread false and inflammatory claims. The FIR and Criminal Allegations Following the complaint, Mumbai Cyber Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against two unidentified individuals under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 . The ...