The Karnataka High Court has granted protection from arrest to officials of LegalPay Technology in a cyber fraud case involving a fake marriage invitation. The court ordered the state not to arrest the individuals associated with the company.
Karnataka HC Shields LegalPay Officials from Arrest in Cyber Fraud Case
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court provided relief to officials of LegalPay Technology Private Limited by directing that they not be arrested in connection with a cyber fraud case involving a fake marriage invitation. This decision was rendered by a vacation bench of Justice R. Nataraj.
The case arose when a complainant received a file on WhatsApp, disguised as a marriage invitation, which resulted in hacking his phone and the transfer of nearly ₹4 lakh through LegalPay's payment gateway. The court's intervention came after concerns were raised regarding the implications for the defendants amid ongoing investigations.
This development is significant for practitioners in the tech and cyber law sectors, as it underscores the challenges of liability in cases of digital fraud and the potential need for clearer regulations governing online payment systems.
Citations
- Kundan Kumar vs State of Karnataka (2026) Kar HC
