Mera Facebook Hack Ho Gaya!” – Now What?
Facebook is not just a social networking site anymore—it’s your digital identity, business presence, and sometimes your login key for many other platforms. If your Facebook account is hacked, it can lead to serious problems like:
- Identity theft
- Business page misuse
- Phishing or scam messages to friends
- Defamation or impersonation
- Posting of adult or illegal content
Let’s understand the legal framework, your rights, and how we can help you get your account back.
🕵️♂️ How Do Facebook Hacks Usually Happen?
- Clicking on fake “Facebook login” links (phishing)
- Installing malicious apps
- Weak or reused passwords
- Compromised recovery email or phone number
- SIM swap or keylogger malware
- Fake messages offering blue tick or page verification
📜 Legal Remedies in India: What the Law Says
✅ Applicable Laws Under the
Information Technology Act, 2000
:BNS (Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita) 2023
- Section 67 – Impersonation for cheating or defaming
- Section 336 – Cyberstalking and harassment
- Section 69 – Forgery for harming reputation
📌 Intermediary Rules 2021 & Facebook’s Legal Duties
Facebook (Meta Platforms) is an intermediary under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Under Rule 3 of these rules, Facebook must:
- Act within 36 hours to remove unlawful content when notified
- Preserve user data for 180 days
- Appoint a Grievance Officer in India
- Offer mechanism for reporting abuse or impersonation
- Comply with orders from law enforcement or courts
If Facebook fails to follow these rules, it loses legal protection under Section 79 of the IT Act and becomes liable.
⚖️ Case Law:
Ankush Chaurasia v. Meta Platforms Inc. (2022, Delhi HC)
📖 Facts:
- A youth’s Facebook business page was hacked and used to run scams.
- Meta failed to respond to multiple complaints and ignored legal notices.
🧑⚖️ Court Directions:
- Meta was directed to restore the page and disclose access logs.
- The Court emphasized Meta’s obligations under Intermediary Rules.
📌 Legal Lesson:
Courts recognize right to digital safety. If your identity is misused, you can seek restoration, damages, and even FIR registration.
🧰 Step-by-Step: What to Do If Your Facebook Is Hacked
🔐 1.
Secure Your Account
:
Visit facebook.com/hacked
Select your issue and follow recovery steps.
🧾 2.
Collect Evidence
:
Take screenshots of:
- Hacked profile
- Messages sent by the hacker
- Changes to recovery info
- Any scam or illegal posts
🚔 3.
File Cyber Crime Complaint
:
Lodge a complaint at:
- Local police station or cyber cell
- cybercrime.gov.in
Include:
- FIR copy
- Proof of ownership
- Screenshots and URL
📩 4.
Send Legal Notice to Meta (Facebook)
:
Under Rule 3(2), a legal notice can be sent to Meta Platforms for:
- Restoration of account/page
- Removal of impersonated content
- Disclosure of data/IP logs
⚖️ How We Can Help – Advocate Adarsh Singhal (Cyber Law Expert)
We offer end-to-end legal support for Facebook hack cases:
🔧 Our Services:
- Drafting and filing Cyber Crime Complaints
- Sending legal notices to Facebook under IT Rules
- Filing Writ Petitions in High Court if no action is taken
- Assisting with FIR & restoration documents
- Demanding compensation for business or personal damage
📚 Real Case Example:
A digital marketing expert’s FB page with 1.5 lakh followers was hacked and used to post crypto fraud content. Facebook did not respond.
✅ Legal notice under IT Rules sent
✅ Complaint filed at Delhi Cyber Cell
✅ Writ filed at Delhi High Court
✅ Page restored + ₹3 lakh compensation claim initiated
🔐 Precautions You Must Take:
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Use strong and unique passwords
- Avoid clicking on random verification links
- Never share OTPs or login credentials
- Revoke access to unnecessary apps connected to Facebook
📞 Need Help with a Hacked Facebook Account?
We provide legal + technical assistance for recovering hacked Facebook profiles, business pages, and for filing police complaints, legal notices, and writ petitions.
📱 Contact Advocate Adarsh Singhal – Cyber Crime & Social Media Lawyer
📞 9116014622, 9509622662
📧 advadarshsinghal@gmail.com
💬 “Social Media Security Is Your Legal Right – Fight Back with the Law.”
| Section | Provision |
| Section 43 | Unauthorized access to a computer system |
| Section 66 | Hacking (computer-related offences) |
| Section 66C | Identity theft (using your profile) |
| Section 66D | Impersonation via computer (fraudulent messages) |
| Section 72 | Breach of confidentiality and privacy |
| Section 69A | Removal/blocking of content (Govt. orders) |