Punjab-Haryana High Court orders crackdown on cybercrime, flags gaps in law
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered police in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to intensify efforts against cybercrime, citing its epidemic scale. Justice Sanjay Vashisth highlighted the inadequacy of current laws to combat online fraud, prompting calls for legislative reform. This ruling follows a bail hearing linked to a ₹73 lakh cyber fraud case, emphasizing the need for proactive measures in all districts.