Fake Court Orders, Seals: How Fraudsters Got 129 Websites Blocked

Published 12 Nov 2026, 10:37 IST

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Police are probing a case in which 129 betting websites were blocked after telecom authorities forwarded purported High Court orders to internet service providers. The orders, allegedly from the Allahabad and Rajasthan High Courts, have been declared fake by the courts. Investigators suspect the documents may have been fabricated using artificial intelligence. The Department of Telecommunications also asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to act on one of the orders. The inquiry aims to identify who created and circulated the forged documents.

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The DoT issued the blocking directives on July 21 and September 2, acting on the basis of the purported court orders submitted to it.

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First reported by Business Standard at 12:55 UTC on 11 Nov.

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Business Standard Business Standard Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 18:25 IST

Govt blocked 129 betting sites on court orders that turned out to be fake

Reuters found that two fake High Court orders led the government to direct internet providers to block 129 betting websites, prompting the Allahabad High Court to file a police complaint.

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Maktoob Media Maktoob Media 12 Nov 2026, 00:50 IST

Govt blocked 129 websites on fake High Court orders: Rajasthan, Allahabad courts say orders never existed, Reuters finds

The Department of Telecommunications ordered the blocking of 129 betting websites based on forged Rajasthan and Allahabad High Court orders, a Reuters investigation found, prompting a police case for forgery and cheating.

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 12 Nov 2026, 10:37 IST

Fake Court Orders, Seals: How Fraudsters Got 129 Websites Blocked

The DoT issued the blocking directives on July 21 and September 2, acting on the basis of the purported court orders submitted to it.

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3 hours later
Medianama Medianama 12 Nov 2026, 14:18 IST

129 betting websites blocked on fake court orders: Who verifies orders before the govt acts?

The fake court orders from Allahabad High Court and Rajasthan HC were forwarded to internet service providers by the telecom department asking them to block the betting websites. DoT also asked MeitY to act on the order in one case. The post 129 betting websites blocked on fake court orders: Who…

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 12 Nov 2026, 14:40 IST

Did AI help fake High Court orders? 129 betting websites blocked, police investigate

A case of alleged judicial document forgery has come to light after 129 betting websites were blocked on the basis of purported High Court orders that the courts have since declared fake. Police are investigating who created and circulated the documents, with the possible use of artificial…

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