The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in India has intervened following revelations that over 100 websites were blocked based on fabricated court orders. Telecom Secretary Amit Agrawal was reportedly summoned to explain how these fraudulent documents, which appeared to be issued by High Courts, were processed by government officials to trigger website takedowns. The incident came to light after investigations revealed that people posing as lawyers had emailed falsified court orders to telecom authorities, leading to the blockage of various platforms, including illegal betting sites.

This security lapse has sparked a formal criminal investigation into forgery and cheating, as authorities look into how these documents—complete with fake seals, logos, and QR codes—went undetected for months. The situation has raised significant alarms regarding the integrity of India's content-takedown infrastructure, highlighting a vulnerability that could potentially be exploited to silence legitimate sites. As Indian officials and the judiciary grapple with the growing threat of AI-generated or falsified legal precedents, this case underscores the urgent need for more robust verification processes to protect the sanctity of the legal system and public trust.