Bombay High Court Warns Against Judicial Impersonation Scams

The Bombay High Court has cautioned the public about fraudsters impersonating judges or court officials to solicit money. People are advised to report such incidents to the police. The court administration is collaborating with law enforcement to take action against these offenders and has issued a formal notice to the public.

The Bombay High Court has issued a stern warning to the public regarding fraudsters impersonating judges or court officials to solicit money. Citizens are urged not to respond to such fraudulent communications, but instead, to report them to the police.

The Registrar General's notice highlighted that unidentified individuals are making calls or sending messages under various pretexts to request money, sometimes impersonating judicial officers. The high court administration is actively pursuing actions against these perpetrators in collaboration with the police.

In a notable recent case, the Supreme Court of India reported that a fraudster had posed as Chief Justice Dhananjay Chandrachud on social media, asking for money for 'cab fare', prompting a complaint with the Delhi police.

(With inputs from agencies.)