S.91 CrPC | Payment Platforms Must Disclose User Details To Agencies Investigating Criminal Case/ Cyber Crimes: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the digital payments platform PhonePe challenging a notice issued by the police under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The police notice had sought transaction details from PhonePe in connection with an ongoing investigation into a cybercrime case. The court's judgment affirms the legitimate investigative powers of law enforcement agencies to seek necessary information from fintech platforms and digital payment service providers in the course of probing financial crimes.