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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D.R. MUKHERJEE & CO.

Advocates

Pro Bono

Access to justice is a right.
Not a privilege.

At D.R. Mukherjee & Co. Advocates, our commitment to pro bono legal services reflects this belief. We provide free representation and legal assistance to individuals in need, across all courts of law within India.

Our Commitment Request Assistance

Across India

Free representation, full courtroom advocacy.

01 — Our Commitment

What our pro bono mandate means.

Four principles that shape every pro bono engagement — from a Magistrate's Court in district India to a constitutional bench at the Supreme Court.

Nationwide Reach

Representation before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and subordinate courts across jurisdictions.

Equal Access

Ensuring that marginalised and underrepresented communities receive the same quality of legal support as corporate and institutional clients.

Holistic Support

Advisory, drafting and courtroom advocacy — without financial burden to those unable to afford legal services.

Ethical Responsibility

Upholding the highest standards of professional integrity while advancing the cause of justice and fairness.

02 — Our Vision

Not an obligation — a cornerstone of our identity.

Through our pro bono initiatives, we aim to bridge the gap between law and society — empowering individuals to assert their rights and protecting them against injustice. For us, pro bono is not an obligation; it is a cornerstone of our identity as a firm dedicated to both institutional excellence and social responsibility.

Supreme Court

Constitutional petitions, mercy and bail

High Courts

Writ jurisdiction across States

Trial Courts

District and Sessions representation

Need pro bono assistance?

We may be able to help.

Write to us with a short description of the matter. Engagements are evaluated case by case based on merit, urgency and our existing case-load.

Write to Info@drmlaw.in

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