Indratanu Das Mahapatra

• Leading the Criminal Law & Data Privacy Division, driving case strategy, client advisory, drafting, compliance planning, digital evidence evaluation, and courtroom coordination across District and High Courts.

• Handling high-stakes criminal matters involving financial fraud, forgery, cybercrime, data theft, misappropriation, NDPS, domestic violence, and breach of trust under IPC, CrPC, BNS, BNSS, and special statutes.

• Advising corporate clients on compliance with the DPDP Act, IT Act, privacy standards, cyber hygiene, and internal cybersecurity frameworks, actively reducing organisational risk exposure.

• Managing end-to-end digital evidence processes, including chain of custody, SHA-256 hashing, metadata preservation, and forensic assessment of CCTV, WhatsApp, and email records, while coordinating directly with law enforcement and cyber units.

• Drafting and vetting of essential legal documents and policies, such as FIRs, complaints, contracts, privacy notices, T&Cs, and SOPs. I collaborate closely with HR teams on NDAs, disciplinary rules, POSH compliance, and workplace governance.

• Leading multiple teams and supervising matters across satellite offices in New Delhi and Cuttack. Additionally, I collaborate with legal teams and external counsel in Bangalore, Guwahati, Mumbai, and Sikkim to ensure a uniform strategy and organizational consistency.

• Supported senior advocates across criminal, civil, and corporate matters through sharp legal research, precise drafting, and end-to-end case preparation for District and High Court litigation.
• Handled client interaction, fact-finding, evidence compilation, and coordination with police, investigation officers, and court staff, ensuring smooth filings and procedural compliance.
• Drafted high-quality complaints, FIRs, petitions, agreements, and notices, and assisted in digital evidence handling, building a strong foundation in litigation strategy and legal operations.