A practice built at the intersection of chartered accountancy, enterprise IT, and law — bringing structured analytical rigour to cyber crime, corporate compliance, and civil disputes.
Not many legal practitioners can read a balance sheet, trace a fraudulent ERP transaction, or map a data breach across enterprise systems — before even stepping into court. Khatri Legal is built on exactly that foundation.
With a background as a Chartered Accountant and years of hands-on experience in ERP and IT domain, this practice brings a rare analytical lens to legal work — particularly in matters where financial data, digital evidence, and corporate governance intersect.
This platform serves as the professional home for cyber law advisory, corporate compliance, civil litigation, and legal insights for businesses and individuals navigating India's digital economy.
"The most effective advocate in a cyber-crime matter is one who understands the technology — not just the statute."
Established practice areas — grounded in statute, sharpened by financial & IT expertise.
Advisory and representation in matters under the IT Act, 2000 — hacking, data breaches, online fraud, identity theft, and digital evidence disputes.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is now in phased enforcement. Businesses face penalties up to ₹250 crore. Advisory on compliance architecture, breach response, and Data Protection Board proceedings.
Strategic advisory for victims in cyber criminal proceedings — digital forensics understanding, FIR strategy, Cyber Cell liaison, and court representation under IT Act & BNS 2023.
Compliance advisory and dispute resolution under Companies Act 2013 — leveraging CA expertise for a commercially grounded approach to governance and corporate fraud matters.
India's AI Governance Guidelines (Nov 2025) and the forthcoming Digital India Act create new liability, compliance, and IP questions. Advisory for businesses deploying AI systems in regulated sectors.
The RBI, SEBI, and IRDAI cybersecurity frameworks impose layered compliance on fintech firms. Advisory at the intersection of financial regulation, data protection, and digital payment law.
ESG is now a legal compliance frontier — not just a reporting exercise. Advisory on ESG-linked regulatory obligations, SEBI BRSR disclosures, and governance risk for listed and unlisted companies.
Representation in civil disputes — contract enforcement, property matters, and recovery proceedings before civil courts in Maharashtra, with particular focus on digitally-originated disputes.
Forensic examination of financial statements, fund flow tracing, and accounting irregularity identification — critical in corporate fraud, DPDP penalty proceedings, and cyber-financial crime cases.
Hands-on ERP domain experience means being able to understand, interrogate, and present complex digital evidence — a decisive advantage in cyber crime and AI liability matters that other advocates cannot match.
Bridging IT Act, DPDP Act, Companies Act, FEMA, RBI/SEBI frameworks, and BNS 2023 — complex matters routinely span multiple regulatory layers. This practice navigates all of them in one engagement.
Actively tracking the Digital India Act, AI Ethics & Accountability Bill, DPDP phased rollout (until 2027), and SEBI CSCRF — so clients receive counsel that anticipates tomorrow's obligations, not just today's.
These are the statutes, regulations, and upcoming bills actively creating legal work — and business risk — across India right now.
India's primary data protection law — phased rollout until 2027. Data Protection Board now active. Penalties up to ₹250 crore for non-compliance.
CERT-In mandates cyber incident reporting within defined timelines. Non-compliance triggers regulatory action. Applies to all intermediaries and corporates.
February 2026 amendments specifically bring deepfakes and synthetic media under due-diligence obligations. Platforms face liability for AI-generated content.
Enhanced consent manager obligations become operational November 2026. Organisations without robust consent infrastructure face accelerated compliance timelines.
SEBI's Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework and mandatory BRSR (ESG) disclosures now bind listed companies. Compliance audits underway from 2026.
Expected to overhaul and replace the IT Act 2000 entirely. Will introduce risk-based digital platform classifications, enhanced AI liability, and algorithmic transparency mandates.
Private Member's Bill (Dec 2025) — proposes statutory Ethics Committee for AI, mandatory bias audits, penalties up to ₹5 crore. Signals strong parliamentary direction.
MeitY's Nov 2025 guidelines set the "Seven Sutras" framework — soft law now, binding regulation next. Governs AI lifecycle from data collection to agentic AI deployment.
Articles, case analyses, and practical guides written from the perspective of a CA-turned-lawyer — cutting through legal jargon to deliver actionable insight on cyber law, corporate compliance, and emerging tech regulation.
Whether you're a business facing a compliance challenge, an individual dealing with cyber fraud, or someone in need of civil legal advice — reach out to discuss how Khatri Legal can assist.
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