The phrase "caught in the act" typically refers to being caught in the middle of doing something wrong or inappropriate. Antonyms for this phrase would include being "caught in the right", "caught in the act of helping", or simply "observed doing something positive". These various phrases indicate being observed in a positive light or being caught doing something that is morally right, rather than being caught doing something that is wrong. Antonyms for "caught in the act" can help to highlight positive behavior and the moral values that underpin society, rather than simply focusing on negative behavior and transgressions.