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Delhi High Court VC Hacked: Obscene Content Disrupts Hearing, Police Probe

The Delhi High Court administration has filed a formal complaint with the Delhi Police's IFSO unit regarding a disruption in its video conferencing system. During a virtual hearing before the Chief Justice, obscene and inappropriate content was played repeatedly, causing the proceedings to be suspended three times. An unidentified participant displayed a message stating "you've been hacked" and played an automated audio message claiming the system was compromised. The cyber unit is now analyzing system logs and access records to investigate the suspected security breach.

Key Points: Delhi HC VC Disrupted by Hacker; Police Probe Underway

  • Delhi HC admin files complaint with police over VC disruption
  • Obscene content played repeatedly during Chief Justice's hearing
  • Virtual proceedings suspended thrice due to intrusion
  • Cyber unit analyzing system logs and access records
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'Delhi HC administration approaches police over VC disruption; probe underway': Police

Delhi High Court administration files complaint after obscene content disrupted virtual hearing. Police cyber unit investigates potential security breach.

"you've been hacked - Unidentified Participant"

New Delhi, April 29

The administration of the Delhi High Court has filed a formal complaint with the IFSO unit of the Delhi Police regarding a disruption in its video conferencing system. A preliminary inquiry has been initiated to examine the incident and assess whether any security breach occurred.

Delhi Police officials stated that information about the matter has been received and that the case is at a very initial stage. The police are currently examining the issue, and further details are awaited.

According to sources, the complaint relates to suspected unauthorised interference during virtual court proceedings. The cyber unit is expected to analyse system logs, access records, and potential vulnerabilities as part of its investigation. Further action will depend on the findings of the ongoing probe.

Virtual proceedings before the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday were disrupted three times after obscene and inappropriate content was repeatedly played during a hearing conducted via video conferencing.

The incident occurred during live proceedings, interrupting the normal functioning of the court. An unidentified participant allegedly played objectionable video content on the platform multiple times, indicating repeated intrusion.

At one stage, the account involved displayed a message stating "you've been hacked," raising concerns among participants. An automated audio message was also heard claiming that the system had been "hacked." The source, authenticity, and intent behind this message have not been independently verified.

Due to the repeated interruptions, the hearing had to be suspended thrice before efforts were made to restore normalcy. The recurrence of the incident during a single hearing has raised concerns regarding the security and resilience of the video conferencing system used for court proceedings.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Disrupting court proceedings is no joke. Whoever did this needs to face the full force of the law. But also, why wasn't there better encryption or authentication in place? India's judiciary deserves top-notch tech support. 🇮🇳
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James A
Embarrassing and dangerous. With so many sensitive cases being heard virtually, this is a wake-up call for our entire legal system to upgrade security protocols. Cyber cell should track down the culprit fast.
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Priya S
Honestly, I think the real issue is that some people have too much free time and think hacking is a joke. But disrupting a High Court hearing? That's crossing every line. Hope the police treat this as a major cybercrime, not just a prank. 😤
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Sarah B
It's a good thing the Delhi HC administration acted quickly. But I wonder if this could have been prevented with multi-factor authentication for participants. Let's see what the investigation reveals. Could be a good lesson for all virtual courts in India.
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Vikram M
Yaar, these things are serious ya. Judiciary dignity is paramount. I hope they catch the hacker and make an example. Also need to review all virtual court platforms for vulnerabilities. Technology is good but security is better.
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Michael C
This is an attack on the integrity of our judicial system. Could have been someone with a gr

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