In a bold move, Chief Justice Surya Kant revealed that India’s judiciary is stepping in to tackle digital arrest scams *now*, not later. Scammers impersonating police or judges over video calls? The Court has already ordered the Centre and States to evaluate the crisis; and even create a *new offense* with fitting punishment. Here’s the kicker: the Court also told the RBI to draft a standard operating procedure for ‘mule accounts’; those fake bank accounts used to drain victims’ money; in just 4 weeks. This is not just about laws. It’s about speed, justice, and protecting lakhs of citizens who could fall prey to these scams. The judiciary isn’t waiting for paperwork; they’re building safeguards while the system catches up. For aspirants: this shows how legal frameworks evolve not just through statutes, but through *judicial activism*. The CJI’s speech at London’s Economic Crime Symposium signals a shift; courts are now frontline defenders against modern fraud. If you’re preparing for judiciary or UPSC, watch how courts interpret ‘economic crime’; it’s no longer just about PMLA or IBC. It’s about real-time justice in a digital age.