CJI Surya Kant Says Cyber Criminals Harder to Reform, Backs Strict Approach in Bail Hearing

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked that while a murderer might be reformed, cyber criminals should not be spared due to their persistent nature.

While hearing a bail plea for an accused with a history of cyber fraud, the CJI suggested such offenders be kept in isolation without access to mobile phones to prevent further crimes.

The Bench was dealing with a challenge against an Allahabad High Court order denying bail to Suraj Srivastav.

Srivastav allegedly cheated an individual of ₹6.55 lakh through a fraudulent part-time job scheme involving multiple linked UPI transactions.

[Suraj Srivastav Alias Sanjay v. State of Uttar Pradesh]