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India Blocks 129 Betting Websites Based on Fake Court Orders
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What Happened?
India's Department of Telecommunications has blocked 129 gambling websites based on two counterfeit High Court orders. Investigations revealed these orders were fraudulent.
Key points
- The Department of Telecommunications issued blocking orders on July 21 and September 2.
- The orders were purportedly from the Rajasthan and Allahabad High Courts.
- Both courts confirmed that the orders were fake and not in their records.
- A police investigation has been initiated in Uttar Pradesh regarding the forgery.
- No arrests have been made yet, according to officials.
Key insights
- This incident highlights vulnerabilities in the legal verification process for online content.
- The use of counterfeit documents could lead to broader implications for internet governance.
- Increased scrutiny may follow regarding how government agencies verify court orders.
Why it matters
The blocking of these websites raises concerns about the integrity of legal processes in India.
Source
Times Now
