Supreme Court terms cyber crime as digital dacoity, refuses consolidation of cases
The Supreme Court of India has labeled organized cybercrime as 'digital dacoity' and refused to consolidate multiple criminal cases against individuals accused of operating mule accounts. The court emphasized the need for stringent action against those targeting vulnerable citizens.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a strong judicial precedent for how Indian courts will handle the growing epidemic of digital financial fraud.
Supreme Court terms cybercrime as digital dacoity, refuses consolidation of cases left This image is used for representational purposes only. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xybnay/article71634951.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-1312488680.jpg urbazon Hacker working on computer at night under green light. Strongly condemning the organised cybercrime rackets targeting senior citizens through digital arrests, the CJI said those involved must face stringent action New Delhi Terming cybercrime as “digital dacoity”, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) refused to consolidate over 30 criminal complaints pending against two persons in 12 states for allegedly allowing the use of their company’s account as a mule for the commission of various offences. Who is the most vulnerable to cyber frauds? Who is the most vulnerable to cyber frauds?
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