Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed shock at the scale of cybercrime in India, noting that senior citizens have lost thousands of crores to fraud and extortion. He emphasised the need for continuous training of judicial officers to address modern challenges such as digital crimes.
CJI Surya Kant said he felt unwell after a morning walk as the Supreme Court discussed shifting to virtual-only hearings due to Delhi’s severe air pollution. The court may allow online appearances, especially for lawyers above 60, as AQI remains ‘very poor’
