Supreme Court: Social Media Blackmailers Commit 'Digital Arrest'

• Supreme Court verbally remarked that social media entities acting as blackmailers in the garb of media persons are fraudulent and commit "digital arrest."
• The remark came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted that certain social media tabloids and platforms engage in blackmailing.
• CJI Surya Kant agreed, stating it's an alternative form of "digital arrest" and unfortunately, "still not being treated as a crime."
• The Court was hearing a PIL against police uploading media of accused persons being handcuffed, tied, or beaten on Instagram.
• The bench asked petitioners to await compliance with a previous order directing police to implement guidelines restraining violation of accused's rights.