Rajasthan High Court Takes Action on Rising Cyber Crimes
On Wednesday, the Rajasthan High Court took significant action in response to the alarming rise in digital fraud and cyber-related crimes by issuing notices to both the central and state governments. The court’s move comes after it took suo motu cognizance of the increasing frequency of online criminal activities that have affected individuals and businesses alike.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2022, India witnessed a 24% increase in cybercrime cases, with 65,893 incidents reported compared to 52,974 in 2021. Notably, 64.8% of these cases were related to fraud, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
In Rajasthan, economic offences surged by over 17% in 2022, with 27,848 cases reported, up from 23,757 in 2021. This marks the third consecutive year the state has topped the nation in economic offences, underscoring the critical need for robust measures to combat such crimes.
The court expressed concern over the lack of adequate measures to curb these crimes and emphasized the need for a more coordinated approach between state and central authorities. This includes improving the detection and prevention mechanisms to address the growing issue of cyber fraud, which has seen an uptick with the widespread use of digital platforms for financial transactions and communication.
The court’s decision underscores the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure and ensuring that law enforcement agencies are equipped to handle complex digital crimes. It has called for immediate steps from both levels of government to address the concerns raised and provide effective solutions to protect citizens from the dangers of online fraud.
The notice from the Rajasthan High Court signals the judiciary’s active role in pushing for reforms that ensure a safer digital environment, urging the concerned authorities to take prompt and effective action. This move is expected to spark further discussions on improving digital security policies at the national level.
The case will continue to evolve as the governments respond to the court’s directive, and it remains to be seen how they will collaborate to tackle the ever-growing threat of cybercrime in the digital age.
