Fake Website Impersonating Supreme Court Portal Exposed; Registry Warns Public Against scigovinjudicial.com

New Delhi, Delhi: A fake website impersonating the official Supreme Court of India website has come to light, prompting the Supreme Court Registry to issue a public warning on Tuesday. The Registry has cautioned people that fraudulent websites may attempt to steal personal and financial information. Citizens have been advised not to share sensitive details on suspicious online platforms.

The Registry has specifically warned against the fraudulent domain scigovinjudicial.com. It has clarified that the official and registered website of the Supreme Court of India is sci.gov.in.

People have been advised to carefully verify website addresses before accessing information or services related to the Supreme Court.

Previous Warnings Also Issued

According to the public notice issued by the Supreme Court Registry, the latest advisory follows several earlier warnings regarding misleading websites impersonating the official Supreme Court portal.

Similar public notices were issued on July 16, 2025, April 28, 2026, and August 13, 2026.

The Registry explained that such fraudulent websites are designed to deceive users through targeted phishing attacks.

Phishing is a form of online fraud in which criminals create websites or platforms resembling legitimate institutions to trick people into revealing confidential information, including passwords, banking details and other personal data.

How to Stay Safe from Online Fraud

Fraudulent websites can closely resemble official government portals in terms of appearance, design and branding. Therefore, relying solely on a website’s name or visual appearance can be risky.

To stay protected, users should:

  • Verify the website’s complete domain name before accessing it.

  • Avoid opening suspicious links received through unknown messages or emails.

  • Never enter banking details, passwords or financial information on unverified websites.

  • Confirm the authenticity of suspicious websites before sharing personal information.

Official Supreme Court Website

The Supreme Court Registry has reiterated that **https://www.sci.gov.in/** is the official website of the Supreme Court of India.

All concerned individuals and stakeholders have been urged to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites impersonating the judiciary.

The advisory aims to prevent potential cyber fraud and protect citizens from the misuse of the Supreme Court’s identity and official online presence. Users should always access judicial information through the verified official domain.

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