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Does digital arrest need to be made a ‘standalone offence’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court questioned whether digital arrest should be classified as a standalone offence, with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) asking if existing legal definitions like robbery, extortion, and dacoity suffice. The discussion centers on whether digital crimes require a distinct legal framework.
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