The Investigation Process in Maharashtra Cyber Police\n\nOnce a complaint is filed, the Maharashtra Cyber Police follow a specific protocol for digital investigations.\n\n### Admissibility of Evidence\nUnder Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act (now reflected in the BNS/BNSS), electronic records must be certified. Our lawyers assist in ensuring your evidence is court-ready.\n\n### Technical Analysis\nPolice track IP addresses, MAC IDs, and request logs from intermediaries like Google, Facebook, or WhatsApp.\n\n### FIR Registration\nIf a cognizable offence is found, an FIR is registered under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act (Sections 66, 66C, 66D) and the BNS.
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