CJI Surya Kant takes strong view on persons accused of digital arrest crimes; says if law has any scope, these 'ruthless criminals' who target senior citizens and retired persons must be punished even before trial

"If the law has any scope to really punish them even before trial, it must also be adopted. This is the newest crime against senior citizens. Extortion is the simplest. This is prima facie digital dacoity" -CJI comments.