Zero FIR in Cyber Offences: A welcome step by the MHA to expedite action against cyber crime

The Ministry for Home Affairs, Union of India, has recently announced a new initiative of the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, mandating registration of zero FIRs in all cases where a cyber crime is reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and/or on the National Cyber Crime Helpline - 1930, which involves a financial amount in excess of INR 10 Lacs (initial limit).