SC mandates SOPs, mechanisms to curb ‘digital arrests’, facilitate time-bound refunds
The Supreme Court of India has directed government bodies and the RBI to establish standard operating procedures to combat 'digital arrest' scams and expedite the refund of defrauded funds. The court is actively monitoring the progress of cybercrime coordination centers and the implementation of e-Zero FIR mechanisms across various states.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) passed a detailed order directing the Centre, States, the Reserve Bank of India and telecom authorities to prepare a standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb "digital arrests" scams and operationalise mechanisms to redress grievances of victims, initiate criminal action through zero FIRs against cyber fraudsters, and restore the monetary losses of those defrauded in a time-bound manner.
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