Section 66C prescribes punishment (up to 3 years imprisonment and fine) for fraudulently or dishonestly making use of electronic signature, password, or unique identification feature of another person.
Identity Theft
Legal defense and prosecution for stolen personal identity, impersonation, and digital fraud.
Criminal Law
Legal defense and prosecution for stolen personal identity, impersonation, and digital fraud.
Identity theft involves stolen Aadhaar, PAN, passports, or digital credentials used to commit financial fraud, obtain fraudulent loans, or frame innocent citizens.
Bail & Trial provides comprehensive defense for individuals falsely implicated in identity theft rings and represents victims seeking to clear their credit records and prosecute identity thieves under Section 66C/66D IT Act and IPC.
Identity Theft & Impersonation Law
Legal assistance for stolen identity, fake profiles, and SIM card fraud.
- Section 66C/66D IT Act
- Aadhaar & PAN Misuse
- Clearing Fraudulent Debts
Our Expertise
Our Expertise in Identity Protection
Resolving financial, digital, and criminal impersonation complications.
Victim Identity Restoration
Clearing victims of fraudulent loans and bank accounts opened in their name.
- Cyber Cell FIR registration
- Notices to CIBIL & Credit Bureaus
- Court declarations of impersonation
Defense Against Impersonation
Defending individuals falsely accused of digital identity theft.
- Bail in IT Act 66C/66D arrests
- IP address & device ownership audit
- Proving lack of involvement in scam
Dispute Resolution
Handling Identity Fraud Claims
Enforcing digital identity rights under Information Technology Act.
Option 01
Cyber Complaint Filing
Lodging complaints for online identity theft and fake profiles.
Option 02
Credit File Correction
Legal intervention to remove fraudulent loan defaults from credit reports.
Option 03
Criminal Defense
Defending against cheating by personation under Sec 419 IPC / 319 BNS.
What We Do
Services for Victims & Accused
Comprehensive assistance in impersonation offenses.
Synthetic Identity Fraud
Action against fraudsters creating fake personas using real credentials.
SIM Swap & Mobile Fraud
Prosecuting unauthorized SIM card issuance and OTP interception.
Social Media Impersonation
Takedowns and prosecution for fake accounts used for extortion.
Financial Identity Theft
Resolving unauthorized credit card applications and bank loans.
Common Matters
Common Identity Threats
Prevalent forms of identity theft.
Forged KYC Documents
Scammers using stolen utility bills or Aadhaar cards to buy SIMs or open accounts.
Phishing & Credential Theft
Stealing netbanking credentials via fake banking websites.
Deepfake & AI Impersonation
Using AI voice and video deepfakes to deceive relatives or employees.
Our Process
Our Identity Restoration Process
How we clean your name and prosecute fraudsters.
1
Emergency Intake & FIR Audit
Immediate scrutiny of FIR, complaint allegations, and statutory sections invoked regarding Identity Theft.
2
Digital & Forensic Evidence Gathering
Securing electronic records, witness statements, CCTV footage, and Section 65B compliance.
3
Bail & Interim Protection
Filing Anticipatory or Regular Bail petitions to protect liberty and restrain custodial harassment.
4
Discharge & High Court Quashing
Drafting Section 227/239 Discharge applications and Section 482 CrPC petitions before the High Court.
5
Trial Advocacy & Cross-Examination
Tenacious cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and dismantling circumstantial theories.
6
Verdict, Acquittal & Record Expungement
Securing complete acquittal, property release orders, and lifting of lookout circulars or passport curbs.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us for Identity Theft
Combined expertise in Cyber Law, Banking Regulations, and Criminal Defense.
Credit Score Protection
We ensure credit bureaus wipe out fraudulent loan defaults.
Digital Forensics Ability
Proving your device was not the source of fraudulent activity.
Have Questions?
FAQ about Identity Theft
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What is Section 66C of the IT Act?
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Am I legally liable for loans taken by an identity thief in my name?No. Once identity theft is established through a police complaint and investigation, you are not liable for debts fraudulently incurred by an imposter.
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How do I stop harassment from recovery agents for a fraudulent loan?We issue formal legal notices accompanied by the Cyber Police FIR copy to the lender and credit bureaus, demanding an immediate halt to collection activities.
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What is the procedure for obtaining Anticipatory Bail under criminal law?Anticipatory bail is filed before the Sessions Court or High Court under Section 438 CrPC / Sec 482 BNSS when a person apprehends arrest in a non-bailable offense, preventing police detention.
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What is the legal difference between bailable and non-bailable offenses?In bailable offenses, bail is a statutory right granted at the police station or magistrate court. In non-bailable offenses, granting bail is at the judicial discretion of the court.
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