India blocked 129 betting websites following submission of fraudulent high court orders

The Indian government directed internet service providers to block 129 betting websites after receiving what appeared to be official high court orders. Authorities later discovered that these legal documents were entirely fraudulent and did not exist in court records. Both the Rajasthan and Allahabad High Courts confirmed that the <b>fake orders</b> were never issued by their benches. The Department of Telecommunications had issued the blocking directions on July 21 and September, relying on these forged documents. A police investigation is now underway to identify the source of these forgeries. This incident highlights growing concerns regarding the <b>authenticity of legal documents</b> in the digital age Experts warn that such sophisticated forgeries could undermine India's strict content removal mechanisms.