The Delhi High Court has swung into action against a web of fraudsters hijacking Premji Invest’s name to lure unsuspecting people into scams. In a decisive move, the court ordered the blocking of bogus websites and the takedown of mobile applications that pretended to be connected with the investment arm supporting Azim Premji’s philanthropic foundation.
Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, while delivering the order on August 18, froze not only the domain game but also the money trail. Banks linked to the operators were told to lock down accounts listed in the case and hand over full KYC details and statements of those behind the scheme.
The court didn’t just stop at static blocks. It issued what is called a dynamic injunction—a sweeping order that ensures any new mirror sites, lookalike domains, redirects or app clones carrying the fraud forward will be blocked in real time.
Premji Invest had flagged to the court that fake websites, apps, and even WhatsApp groups were misusing its name, logo, and trademarks, tricking people into thinking they were dealing with legitimate officials. The High Court agreed that unless checked, such impersonation would keep misleading the public and dragging down the reputation of the plaintiff.
Finding a strong case for immediate protection, the judge granted an ex-parte interim injunction against the known operators as well as unnamed parties behind the ongoing impersonation. The court underlined that the balance of convenience lay with Premji Invest and that the risk of irreparable damage justified urgent restraint.
With this order, the fraudsters’ digital playground has been clipped—and the message is clear: misuse of a trusted name will be swiftly cut off at the source.
