Supreme Court Warns Public Against Fake Website Impersonating Official Portal

August 14, 2026 : The Supreme Court of India has issued a public advisory warning citizens, lawyers, litigants and other stakeholders against a fraudulent website allegedly impersonating the Court’s official online portal. The fake website may be used to deceive users and obtain sensitive personal, financial and login information through phishing attempts.

In an advisory issued by the Supreme Court Registry, the domain “sp-court-in.com” was specifically identified as an unauthorised website attempting to create an impression of being associated with the Supreme Court of India.

The Registry cautioned the public against sharing personal particulars, financial information, login credentials or any other sensitive data through such websites or in response to electronic communications received from suspicious sources.

The warning comes amid increasing instances of cyber fraud in which fake websites imitate the name, branding and appearance of legitimate government and judicial institutions. Such impersonation can be used to gain the confidence of unsuspecting users and facilitate phishing, data theft and financial fraud.

The Supreme Court has advised users to exercise particular caution while accessing emails, messages, links or other electronic communications purportedly issued by the Court. Users have been urged to independently verify the authenticity of website addresses before clicking on links or providing any information.

The Registry clarified that the official website of the Supreme Court of India operates under the “sci.gov.in” domain. Members of the public have therefore been advised to carefully examine website URLs and verify the domain before proceeding with any online interaction.

The latest advisory follows earlier public notices issued by the Supreme Court in July 2025 and April 2026, warning the public about deceptive websites created to resemble the Court’s official online presence.

The Supreme Court’s warning highlights the growing threat of digital impersonation, particularly where fraudulent websites exploit the credibility of judicial and public institutions to induce people into disclosing confidential information.

The Registry has urged all concerned to remain vigilant and verify the authenticity of online communications before accessing links or responding to requests for personal, financial or login information.