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Crime
Fake bail orders posted on Rajasthan High Court website, inquiry opened
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 12:02 PM
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The Rajasthan High Court discovered that several bail orders posted on its official website were likely fabricated, prompting a formal inquiry by the court's cyber cell.
The Rajasthan High Court flagged a series of bail orders appearing on its official website as potentially forged. An internal audit by the court's IT department identified inconsistencies in the documents' formatting and digital signatures, leading officials to suspect deliberate tampering.
Court officials immediately informed the cyber cell, which has now launched a formal inquiry to trace the source of the fake orders. The probe will examine server logs, access records and any external communications that could reveal who uploaded the counterfeit documents.
Authorities have temporarily taken the website offline to prevent further dissemination of false orders and to safeguard ongoing cases. The High Court has urged lawyers and the public to verify any bail order directly with the court registry until the investigation concludes.
The incident underscores growing concerns over cybersecurity in Indian judicial portals, prompting calls for stronger authentication mechanisms and regular audits across state courts.
Court officials immediately informed the cyber cell, which has now launched a formal inquiry to trace the source of the fake orders. The probe will examine server logs, access records and any external communications that could reveal who uploaded the counterfeit documents.
Authorities have temporarily taken the website offline to prevent further dissemination of false orders and to safeguard ongoing cases. The High Court has urged lawyers and the public to verify any bail order directly with the court registry until the investigation concludes.
The incident underscores growing concerns over cybersecurity in Indian judicial portals, prompting calls for stronger authentication mechanisms and regular audits across state courts.