Cyber Law Services (Under Practice Areas)

Advisory and Litigation under Indian Cyber Legal Frameworks

Overview

Cyber law governs the legal issues arising from digital interactions, information systems, and online behaviour. At RP Law Chambers, the cyber law practice addresses matters involving cybercrime, digital evidence, online defamation, intermediary compliance, source code misuse, and technology-related offences under Indian laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Core Practice Areas

🔹 Cybercrime and Digital Offences

  • Legal representation in cases of:
    • Hacking, phishing, and data breaches
    • Financial fraud, UPI and net banking scams
    • Cyberstalking, online abuse, impersonation
  • Advisory and filing of complaints before Cyber Crime Cells
  • Legal support in FIR registration, anticipatory bail, quashing, and charge-sheet defence
  • Interpretation and application of Sections under IT Act and BNS, 2023

🔹 Source Code Theft & Digital IP Misuse

  • Legal remedies in cases of unauthorized deletion or transfer of source code and proprietary assets
  • Assistance in preparation of evidence trails from GitHub, Bitbucket, and cloud platforms
  • Section 94 notices under BNSS for disclosure of activity logs and access records
  • Strategic use of digital forensic evidence to establish ownership and breach

🔹 Digital Evidence & Certification

  • Legal validation of electronic records and logs
  • Certification of evidence under:
    • Section 63(4)(c) of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
    • Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act (legacy)
  • Structuring of forensic artefacts for admissibility in judicial proceedings
  • Advisory on data integrity, metadata, and chain of custody protocols

🔹 Platform Compliance & Intermediary Responsibility

  • Legal advisory for platforms and intermediaries on obligations under:
    • IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
    • Safe Harbour Provisions under Section 79 of the IT Act
  • Drafting of Terms of Use, Community Guidelines, and Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
  • Assistance in statutory filings and platform compliance governance

🔹 Online Defamation and Reputation Risks

  • Legal measures for removal of defamatory, false, or malicious content on:
    • Social media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter)
    • Review platforms (JustDial, Google, Glassdoor)
  • Issuance of takedown notices and legal notices
  • Filing of civil and criminal complaints for digital harm and reputational injury

🔹 Technology & Software Contractual Advisory

  • Drafting and vetting of:
    • Software Licensing Agreements
    • End-User License Agreements (EULA)
    • Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policies
  • Clauses relating to cybersecurity, indemnity, liability, and IP protection
  • Negotiation of vendor and service provider terms for digital tools and platforms

🔹 Cryptocurrency & Fintech-Related Legal Issues

  • Legal support in relation to cryptocurrency fraud, exchange disputes, and regulatory notices
  • Advising on Indian legal position in the absence of specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Coordination with enforcement authorities in digital asset recovery and grievance redressal

Methodology

The practice is rooted in evidence-backed strategy, statutory interpretation, and real-world understanding of digital infrastructures. Legal action is structured in consultation with technical experts and forensic analysts to ensure compliance and effective remedy across platforms and jurisdictions.

Applicable Laws & Legal Instruments

  • Information Technology Act, 2000
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Cyber offences)
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Digital evidence)
  • Indian Evidence Act (as applicable for legacy cases)
  • IT Rules, 2021
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Relevant sectoral guidelines from RBI, SEBI, and MeitY