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High Court: Effective Functioning of Cyber Command Centers Can Curb New-Age Crimes

By Gireesh Vasishta
High Court: Effective Functioning of Cyber Command Centers Can Curb New-Age Crimes

in April 2025, ordered the formation of a special investigation team led by DGP Pranab Mohanty. Additionally, noting the increasing cybercrime cases across the country, the court directed the establishment of an independent investigative unit called the Cyber Command Center for cybercrime investigations.

With a surge in online fraud cases, such as scams using images of Union Ministers on platforms like YouTube to deceive users, the Karnataka High Court has emphasized the role of Cyber Command Centers (CCCs) in tackling cybercrime. The court has welcomed the state government’s decision to establish an independent investigative unit named the Cyber Command Center to probe the rising cybercrime cases in the state, while directing that these centers must operate efficiently and effectively.

In a case related to a petition filed by Newsspace Research and Technologies Private Limited concerning a drone technology data theft incident, the High Court, in April 2025, ordered the formation of a special investigation team led by DGP Pranab Mohanty. Additionally, noting the increasing cybercrime cases across the country, the court directed the establishment of an independent investigative unit called the Cyber Command Center for cybercrime investigations.TRASE Block Heels Sandals For Women, Dusky Stylish & Comfortable Footwear

The state government has since assigned the investigation of drug-related and cybercrime cases, previously under the CID’s purview, to the CCC. Welcoming this move, a single-judge bench led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna stated that merely establishing the CCC is not enough; it must function effectively and diligently. If the CCC remains inactive, efforts to curb rising cybercrimes will remain on paper. The court emphasized that the CCC should not become a bureaucratic entity but a model for change, serving as a beacon in the fight against cybercrime. If the CCC operates with discipline and rigor, it can effectively tackle new-age crimes, and thus, it must be strengthened.Upper Krishna Project: 1,33,867 Acres of Land Acquisition Required, Says Chief Minister

Furthermore, the court directed that all information and technology-related cases, along with progress in cybercrime investigations, should be brought under one roof. Transparency must be maintained in the CCC’s operations. Officers assigned to the CCC should not be transferred except in exceptional circumstances. The head of the CCC and their team members should not be abruptly removed or transferred without prior consultation with the CCC chief, as such actions could hinder cybercrime investigations, the bench clarified in its order.