HC issues John Doe order against data extortionist
The Free Press Journal|December 01, 2024
HDFC LIFE DATA THEFT | The hackers sought ₹54.50 crore and directed the company to contact them via Telegram, WhatsApp
Urvi Mahaj
HC issues John Doe order against data extortionist

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted ad-interim relief to HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd., issuing a John Doe (unknown parties) order against an unidentified individual who threatened to leak confidential customer data. John Doe orders, often used in intellectual property cases, are issued against anonymous entities when the exact identity of the infringer is unknown.

Justice Riyaz Chagla passed the order after concluding that HDFC Life had established a strong prima facie case for relief. "Having considered the facts and the IT Rules, I find that the plaintiff has made a strong prima facie case for ad-interim relief," the court observed.

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