Cybercrime Legal Advisory
Cybercrime Legal Advisory
Legal Representation & Strategic Response to Digital Crime
Cybercrime — from financial fraud and identity theft to hacking, data breaches, and online harassment — requires legal counsel who understands both the law and the technology. SIRI Law LLP represents victims, corporates, and accused persons in cybercrime matters before courts, cybercrime cells, and regulatory bodies across India.
Overview
Cybercrime in India: Legal Frameworks & Enforcement
India’s cybercrime landscape is governed primarily by the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended in 2008), the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (successor to IPC), the Indian Evidence Act (and its successor the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023), and emerging data protection and cybersecurity regulation.
Cybercrime cells operate in every major city — and their effectiveness varies. Navigating the process of filing a complaint, preserving digital evidence, coordinating with law enforcement, and managing parallel civil remedies requires specialist expertise.
SIRI Law LLP represents both victims seeking enforcement and accused persons defending against cybercrime charges — with the forensic understanding to assess the digital evidence that determines outcomes in these cases.
Key Statutes We Work Under
IT Act 2000 — Sections 43, 66, 66A-F, 67, 67A-B, 72, 72A
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Fraud, cheating, impersonation
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — Digital evidence rules
PMLA — Cybercrime proceeds and financial intelligence
DPDPA 2023 — Data breach regulatory obligations
CERT-In Directions — Incident reporting obligations
Services Offered
Cybercrime Legal Services
- Cybercrime complaint drafting and filing — cybercrime cells and police
- FIR registration assistance and follow-up with law enforcement
- Legal representation in cybercrime court proceedings
- Cyber fraud — UPI fraud, banking fraud, investment fraud
- Identity theft and impersonation — online and social media
- Hacking and unauthorised system access — victim representation
- Ransomware and malware — victim advisory and law enforcement coordination
- Online harassment, stalking, and defamation — civil and criminal remedies
- Intellectual property cybercrime — copyright piracy, trademark fraud online
- Accused representation — bail, anticipatory bail, trial strategy
- Digital evidence admissibility — Section 65B BSA 2023 certification advisory
- Preservation orders — emergency applications to preserve digital evidence
- Asset tracing — cryptocurrency tracing in cyber fraud
- International cybercrime — MLAT and cross-border coordination
- Corporate cybercrime internal investigation
- Defamation and reputation management — online content takedown
Why SIRI Law LLP
Our Approach & Advantage
Technology-Literate Legal Counsel
Our team understands how cybercrime actually works — not just what the statutes say. This is critical in a field where the quality of legal advice depends on understanding the technical evidence.
Victim and Accused Representation
We represent victims seeking enforcement and accused persons defending charges — with the forensic objectivity to assess digital evidence from both perspectives.
Law Enforcement Coordination
Direct experience working with Hyderabad Cybercrime Cell, CBI Cyber Unit, and CERT-In — understanding how to advance matters within the enforcement system effectively.
Emergency Response
Cybercrime requires urgent action — evidence disappears, frauds continue, and limitation periods run. We respond to cybercrime emergencies outside business hours.
Parallel Remedy Strategy
Civil and criminal remedies often need to be pursued simultaneously in cybercrime matters — asset freezing, injunctions, and criminal prosecution coordinated strategically.
Representative Matters
Typical Engagements
All matters described generically to protect client confidentiality.
UPI Fraud — Victim Representation
Represented an individual victim of a ₹18 lakh UPI fraud — filed complaint with Hyderabad Cybercrime Cell, obtained account freeze within 24 hours, and coordinated with the victim’s bank to initiate chargeback proceedings.
Corporate Data Theft — Employee
Represented a technology company against a former employee who had exfiltrated customer databases before resignation — obtained search warrants and criminal prosecution under IT Act Section 43 and 66.
Online Defamation — Reputation Management
Represented a business executive against a coordinated defamation campaign across multiple social media platforms — secured content removal, identified the perpetrators, and obtained a criminal defamation case.
Ransomware Attack — Victim Legal Response
Advised a manufacturing company on the legal response to a ransomware attack — including CERT-In notification, FIR filing, insurance claim management, and no-ransom decision framework.
Accused Representation — Cyber Fraud
Represented an accused person charged with cybercrime fraud — successfully obtained anticipatory bail and challenged the digital evidence through a Section 65B admissibility challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I file a cybercrime complaint in Hyderabad?
Cybercrime complaints can be filed at the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Station, through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), or at any police station. Financial cybercrime can also be reported on the national helpline 1930. SIRI Law LLP advises on the most effective forum and assists in drafting and filing complaints that are actionable and preserve remedies.
How long does digital evidence last before it is lost?
Digital evidence degrades or is destroyed quickly — server logs are typically overwritten within 30–90 days, social media platforms delete reported content, and financial transaction records may be retained for shorter periods than physical records. Immediate action is essential. We can apply for preservation orders compelling platforms and service providers to retain evidence pending formal legal proceedings.
Can cryptocurrency fraud be traced and recovered?
Yes — cryptocurrency is pseudonymous, not anonymous. Blockchain analysis can trace transactions across wallets and exchanges. We work with specialist blockchain forensics firms to trace cryptocurrency fraud proceeds and have successfully obtained court orders requiring exchanges to freeze and return stolen cryptocurrency in several matters.
What is the Section 65B certificate requirement for digital evidence?
Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (successor to Section 65B Indian Evidence Act), digital evidence must be accompanied by a certificate from a responsible official of the device or system from which it was obtained, certifying that the evidence is accurate and has not been tampered with. Without this certificate, digital evidence is inadmissible. We advise on obtaining compliant certificates and challenging inadmissible evidence.
Facing a Cybercrime Matter?
All consultations are confidential. We respond to cybercrime emergencies outside business hours.
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