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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
When Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice narrowly evaded ‘digital arrest'
The Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Manindra Mohan Shrivastava on Monday said that he once escaped being a victim of digital arrest. Hearing of a Suo Motu case on tackling digital arrest scams, the CJ reportedly said in oral remarks that he too once received a video call where the person was in uniform. The CJ said that he then immediately handed over the phone to the registrar, who then addressed the matter. In January, a bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand had taken Suo Motu cognizance of scams, terming the rise in cyber-crimes and digital arrest as 'alarming,' while noting that thousands of innocent people have been trapped in it, losing their hard-earned money, and also their lives in some instances. The CJ-led double bench was hearing the matter Monday when the CJ made the remarks. The Centre and the state, apart from the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (Investigation and Evidence), Reserve Bank of India, and National Payment Corporation of India, among others, have been made party in the case. In January, Justice Dhand had said that in the age of 'rapid digital evolution, digital arrest scams have emerged as one of the most insidious forms of cybercrime,' highlighting that 'digital arrest' has no legal standing in India. Digital arrest represents a highly sophisticated scam that can snare even well-educated individuals.' He had highlighted international responses to digital arrest scams, including legislation and regulatory measures. For instance, Australia has enacted laws that focus on enhancing penalties for identity theft and cybercrime. When it comes to public awareness campaigns, he noted that the US had launched extensive campaigns through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internet Crime Complaint Centre. Next, Justice Dhand had said that collaborative efforts between governmental agencies and private companies is essential for combating digital scams effectively. Citing Singapore, he had said that it has implemented Al-driven solutions powered by the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) to detect and block scam calls before they reach potential victims. Citing Canada, he had said that it has deployed an Anti-Fraud Centre, which provides a toll-free hotline for reporting scams, enabling 'victims to report incidents swiftly, allowing authorities to track scam trends and identify hotspots.' He had said that international cooperation can also help curb digital scams. Rajasthan too has also taken several steps to curb cyber-crime, including 'Operation Anti-Virus', a collaboration between the Rajasthan Police, the Government of India, and the Department of Telecommunications. The state has also set up the Centre for Cyber Security at the Sardar Patel University of Police at Jodhpur, with the aim of developing an information security roadmap for the state.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Pune civic body issues show cause notice to Manipal Hospital
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday issued show cause notice to Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, for allegedly holding hostage the body of a deceased patient over non-payment of the medical bill by his family, officials said. The notice has been issued as per the provisions of the Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration Act 1949 and Regulations (Amended) 2021. The civic body has issued notice, taking Suo Motu cognisance of media reports to that effect, officials said. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) The notice has been issued as per the provisions of the Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration Act 1949 and Regulations (Amended) 2021. The civic body has issued notice, taking Suo Motu cognisance of media reports to that effect, officials said. According to PMC officials, the patient in question, Rambhau Jadhav, 54, died while undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital. The body of the deceased patient was allegedly held hostage for six hours on Tuesday, May 6, over non-payment of the medical bill. According to PMC officials, Jadhav was admitted to Manipal Hospital on May 4 for treatment of a cardiac ailment. He eventually underwent a procedure and a pacemaker was implanted. The total treatment cost was around ₹ 3.30 lakh and the family was asked to pay ₹ 1.75 lakh after concession. A senior PMC official said, 'The patient died on Tuesday morning. However, the family requested the hospital to hand over the body so as to perform the last rites but the hospital was firm on having the dues cleared first.' Furthermore, the patient died at 10.07 am whereas the body was handed over to the relatives not before 4 pm and only after payment of a nominal amount, an official said. 'Prima facie, this indicates a failure on your part to comply with rule 11 (L) of the Maharashtra government notification dated January 14, 2021. This is of serious nature and amounts to violation of the provisions under the Bombay Nursing Homes Registration Act 1949 and Maharashtra government notification dated January 14, 2021,' the notice issued to Manipal Hospital by the PMC read. The PMC has asked Manipal Hospital to submit a factual report along with a written explanation from the concerned doctors within 24 hours of receipt of notice. Dr Nina Borade, health chief of the PMC, said, 'We have issued notice to the hospital and asked them to submit their response. Further action will be taken after the response is received and the investigation is completed. However, no hospital should refuse treatment for deposit or cannot detain patients, bodies over payment disputes,' she said. On its part, Manipal Hospital issued a statement reading: 'We have received notice from the PMC requesting a factual report and written explanation regarding the death of patient Rambhau Jadhav. We are in the process of compiling the requested details and documents and the same will be submitted within the requested timelines. At Manipal Hospital, we express our deepest condolences to Rambhau Jadhav's family during this incredibly difficult time and offer them our full support. We prioritise the dignity and rights of our patients and their families and remain dedicated to providing patient-centric care.'
