Yes, in India, online complaints (e-FIRs) are generally treated with the same legal force as traditional FIRs, especially for certain cognizable offenses. The introduction of e-FIRs, enabled by the IT Act and recommendations by the Law Commission, aims to streamline the reporting process and align it with the Digital India initiative.

Section 173 in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with the Information in cognizable cases-
(1) Every information related to cognizable case may be given orally or by electronic communication to the office in charge of the police station.
(ii) by electronic communication, it shall be taken on record by him on being signed within three days by the person giving it.