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The Supreme Court on Friday, November 6, took a stern view of cyber fraud, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observing that cybercriminals have no place in society and belong in jail. The remarks came as a three-judge Bench declined to entertain a bail plea filed by an accused in a cyber fraud case.
The Chief Justice said the Court would show no sympathy towards cyber fraud offenders, drawing a distinction between their prospects of rehabilitation and those convicted of murder. Justice Joymalya Bagchi also rejected the accused’s request to surrender after Deepavali, warning that police would take action if he failed to surrender.
Supreme Court Takes Strict Stand on Cyber Fraud Bail
During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant said cybercriminals did not deserve leniency because of the nature of their offences.
“We are ruthless about cyber criminals. There is no sympathy coming from us. Cyber criminals have no space in society, and jails are only meant for them,” the Chief Justice observed.
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The Court also compared the prospects of rehabilitation for different categories of offenders.
“You can release murderers. They can be rehabilitated. But not cyber criminals. They should not be anywhere but in jail,” the Chief Justice said.
The Bench declined to entertain the accused’s plea to surrender after Deepavali. Justice Joymalya Bagchi told the accused’s lawyer, “You do not surrender, the police will take care of you.”
Court Pushes Stronger Action Against Digital Arrest Scams
The observations come against the backdrop of the Supreme Court’s continuing examination of cyber fraud, particularly cases involving digital arrests.
The same Bench recently directed authorities to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mechanisms to prevent cyber fraud and facilitate time-bound refunds to victims after considering their grievances.
The Court also directed law enforcement agencies to initiate criminal proceedings against cyber fraudsters through the e-Zero FIR mechanism.
These directions form part of the judiciary’s efforts to strengthen the response to online financial fraud and improve the handling of complaints from victims.
I4C Data Shows Decline in Digital Arrest Complaints
During its examination of cyber fraud prevention measures, the Supreme Court referred to a status report submitted by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
According to the report, complaints relating to digital arrest scams on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal declined from 1,23,672 in 2024 to 58,249 in 2025.
A further 16,377 complaints were recorded during the period ending June 30, 2026.
The report also stated that the e-Zero FIR mechanism was operational in 19 states, while only 14 states had notified their State Cyber Crime Coordination Centres.
The Court was further informed that the Telecommunications (Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation) Rules, 2025, had been notified, while the Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2025, were in the final stage of notification.
The Supreme Court’s latest observations reflect its strict approach towards cyber fraud accused, alongside its continuing directions to strengthen prevention, investigation and relief mechanisms for victims.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
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