Top 10 Tech & Cyber Law Judgments - Apr 2026 | LegalWiki

Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings for Tech & Cyber Law

In April 2026, the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India delivered important judgments shaping the landscape of Tech & Cyber Law.

WhatsApp Banned 9,400 Accounts Linked to ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams, Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that WhatsApp has banned around 9,400 accounts linked to “digital arrest” scams since January 2026 as part of a coordinated crackdown on cyber fraud. Read more.

Banks to Block Payments for Real-Money Games Under Online Gaming Rules, 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the Online Gaming Rules, 2026, which mandate banks to suspend transactions for platforms classified as "real money games." Read more.

Delhi HC Orders Social Media Platforms to Remove Unauthorized Videos of Arvind Kejriwal’s Recusal Hearing

The Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms to remove unauthorized video recordings of proceedings involving AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, where he sought the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Read more.

Concerned that Well-Educated Citizens Falling Prey to Digital Arrest Scams: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed concern over the rising "digital arrest" scams where fraudsters impersonate authorities to extort money. Read more.

MP High Court Asks Petitioner to Approach Data Protection Board Over Instagram Encryption Issue

The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed a petitioner challenging Instagram’s decision to remove end-to-end encryption from direct messages to first approach the Data Protection Board of India. Read more.

X May Lose Safe Harbour for Inaction on Rana Ayyub’s Tweets: Centre to Delhi High Court

The Central Government and Delhi Police informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that social media platform X could lose its "safe harbour" protection for failing to remove allegedly offensive tweets by journalist Rana Ayyub. Read more.

Mysuru Man Arrested for Sending Multiple Hoax Bomb Threats to Supreme Court & Delhi High Court

The Delhi Police have revealed that Shrinivas Luis, a 47-year-old arrested from Mysuru, sent seven hoax bomb threat emails to the Supreme Court and over 50 to the Delhi High Court. Read more.

Gujarat High Court Bans Use of AI in Judicial Decision-Making

The Gujarat High Court has implemented a strict policy prohibiting judges and court staff from using Artificial Intelligence for drafting orders, preparing judgments, or any substantive judicial reasoning. Read more.

Delhi Court Grants Bail in Case Over AI-Morphed Image of PM Modi and Shah Rukh Khan

A Delhi court granted bail to 34-year-old Mujahid Jamal Shaikh, who was accused of posting an AI-morphed image depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi bowing to actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read more.

Delhi Court Imposes ₹20,000 Cost for AI-Drafted Complaint Filled with Meaningless Content

A Delhi court imposed a ₹20,000 cost on a complainant for filing a poorly drafted plea, suspected to be generated using AI tools. Read more.

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