Who needs a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the DPDPA 2023?

Appointment of a DPO is mandatory for entities designated as Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Other Data Fiduciaries — including most MSMEs that process sensitive personal data at scale — are strongly encouraged to designate a person performing equivalent functions to manage compliance, grievances and regulator interface.

What does DPO-as-a-Service include for an Indian MSME?

DRMLAW's DPO-as-a-Service appoints an external Data Protection Officer with board-level reporting. The engagement covers data mapping and Records of Processing (RoPA), gap assessments, DPIAs, privacy notices and consent architecture, Data Principal request management, vendor & third-party risk management, staff training, breach response and supervisory authority representation.

Why outsource the DPO role instead of appointing an internal staff member?

Internal legal counsel, CTOs or HR managers who directly decide how personal data is used to drive the business often face a conflict of interest when also designated as DPO. An external DPO guarantees unbiased monitoring and an independent line of defence at the board level — frequently a prerequisite for regulator credibility.

Is digital evidence admissible in Indian courts?

Yes, subject to compliance with Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the corresponding provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. A certificate authenticating the integrity of the electronic record is required. DRMLAW maintains trial-tested templates aligned with current Supreme Court jurisprudence including Arjun Panditrao.

Where does DRMLAW practise?

DRMLAW is headquartered in Kolkata with a presence in Bengaluru, with primary appearances before the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta and the Supreme Court of India. Pan-India representation is provided through an associated counsel network for matters in other High Courts and tribunals.

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Considered counsel,
precedent-driven practice.

D.R. Mukherjee & Co. Advocates is a full-service Indian law firm advising individuals, founders and enterprises across corporate, commercial, intellectual property, technology and dispute resolution mandates — before the constitutional courts, tribunals and arbitral fora.

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Bar Council of India

Practising across India

30+

Years of practice

1.2K+

Matters advised

Practice verticals

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India representation

01 — Areas of Practice

Where we practise.

A focused set of verticals — built around recurring counsel for our clients, not every possible matter.

Corporate & Commercial

Advisory on company law, contracts, joint ventures, FDI structuring and shareholder agreements.

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Representation before High Courts, the Supreme Court of India and arbitral tribunals — domestic and international.

Intellectual Property

Trademarks, copyrights, patents — prosecution, enforcement and strategic IP advisory.

Technology & Cyber Law

IT Act compliance, intermediary liability, cyber-crime defence and platform policy review.

Criminal & White-Collar

Defence in economic offences, cyber-crime, and quasi-criminal proceedings under Indian penal statutes.

Real Estate & RERA

Title due diligence, conveyancing, RERA compliance and project structuring.

02 — Our Approach

Few partners. Long matters.
The same hand on the file from notice to judgment.

Trial-led

Counsel who appear in court draft the brief. There is no relay race between research and argument.

Precedent-driven

Every opinion is grounded in the authority that binds the bench you'll appear before — not generic templates.

Conflict-disciplined

We turn away mandates that compromise existing clients. Independence is the practice.

Considered counsel,precedent-driven practice.