Supreme Court identifies 16 fake URLs impersonating its official portal

The Supreme Court of India issued a public notice on July 16, 2025, to warn citizens about fake websites impersonating the official court portal and to advise the public on how to avoid phishing attacks that solicit personal and financial information.

Who it concerns: The general public, specifically visitors to the internet who may encounter links to the Supreme Court of India or receive unsolicited communications regarding judicial matters.

What the document says

• The Court identified 16 specific fake URLs (e.g., www.supremecourtofindiagov.com, www.scigoin.com) that impersonate the official website.
• The public is advised not to share personal or confidential information on these sites, as attackers may use them to steal data.
• The Registry stated that the Supreme Court of India will never ask for personal information, financial details, or other confidential information.
• The official registered domain for the Supreme Court of India is www.sci.gov.in.
• Victims of phishing attacks are directed to change passwords for all online accounts and contact their bank or credit card company to report unauthorized access.
• The Registry has flagged the phishing attacks with law enforcement agencies for investigation.

Also in the document

• This notice is a continuation of earlier notices issued on August 31, 2023, and January 9, 2025.
• The notice was signed by the Deputy Registrar (Computer Cell).
• The Court advises users to hover over URLs to verify their authenticity before clicking.