Cyber Law

Cyber law deals with offences and disputes involving computers, phones and the internet. It rests on the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with RBI rules on customer liability in banking fraud.

Speed matters: reporting quickly improves the chance of freezing money and preserving evidence.

People usually come to us when money has been fraudulently taken from your account; someone is harassing or impersonating you online; your account, phone or business data has been hacked; you have been accused of an offence involving a computer or the internet.

How we can help

• Complaints and FIRs for online fraud, UPI and banking fraud, phishing and identity theft
• Action on hacking, data theft and unauthorised access
• Online harassment, fake profiles, morphed images and defamation
• Takedown requests to platforms and intermediaries
• Disputes with banks and wallets over unauthorised transactions
• Defence of persons accused of cyber offences
• Advice on data protection and online compliance for businesses

If you are a victim, save screenshots, URLs, transaction IDs and messages, and report financial fraud at once on the national cybercrime portal (cybercrime.gov.in) or helpline 1930.

These matters are heard before: Cyber cells, Magistrate courts, Delhi High Court, banks and platform grievance officers.

This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every case turns on its facts. Please consult an advocate about your own situation.