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PMO Summons Telecom Secretary Over Takedown Of 129 Websites Using Fake Court Orders
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What Happened?
The Prime Minister's Office has summoned Telecom Secretary Amit Agrawal to explain the blocking of 129 betting websites based on fake court orders. An internal investigation is underway.
Key points
- The PMO summoned Telecom Secretary Amit Agrawal to explain the takedown.
- 129 betting websites were blocked using forged High Court orders.
- The orders were sent by individuals impersonating lawyers.
- An internal investigation by the ministry is ongoing.
- Police have requested ministry records for a criminal investigation.
- Fake orders from Rajasthan and Allahabad High Courts misled the Department of Telecommunications.
Key insights
- The incident could lead to stricter regulations on website blocking.
- It may prompt a review of the processes used by the Department of Telecommunications.
- Public trust in legal institutions might be affected due to this fraud.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about the integrity of legal processes in India.
Entities
Amit Agrawal· PersonPrime Minister's Office· OrganizationRajasthan High Court· LocationAllahabad High Court· Location
Source
Times Now
