Bail application before the Supreme Court on behalf of an accused who had remained in custody for over two years and nine months despite completion of prosecution evidence. The Court granted bail with conditions and directed the trial court to proceed without further delay.
Data Protection and Privacy Laws
Experienced Counsel for Data Privacy Challenges
Foresight Law Offices India advises businesses, technology companies, digital platforms, startups, and cross-border entities on data protection and privacy, and regulatory compliance matters in India, including compliance under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). The firm assists clients in navigating evolving privacy regulations, governance obligations, and compliance requirements relating to the collection, processing, storage, transfer, and use of personal and business data.
The firm also advises on regulatory exposure, internal data governance frameworks, cybersecurity preparedness, and privacy-related risks arising from technology operations, digital business models, and cross-border data flows
Services We Offer
DPDP Compliance & Privacy Advisory
- Advisory under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- Privacy governance and compliance framework review
- Data processing, consent, and retention advisory
- Cross-border data transfer and localisation advisory
Technology & Digital Business Advisory
- Privacy advisory for technology companies, startups, SaaS platforms, and digital businesses
- Review of platform policies, terms of use, and privacy documentation
- Vendor, data processing, and technology agreements
- Advisory on AI, digital platforms, and emerging technology risks
Cybersecurity & Incident Response
- Advisory on data breach response and incident management
- Risk assessment and regulatory exposure review
- Crisis management support in cybersecurity incidents
- Internal escalation and compliance preparedness
Investigations & Regulatory Proceedings
- Representation in regulatory and enforcement proceedings
- Advisory on investigations involving privacy and data governance concerns
- Response strategy in matters involving regulatory scrutiny and compliance failures
- Internal reviews and risk mitigation support
Practice Approach
Foresight Law Offices India works closely with businesses, management teams, and technology-driven enterprises in addressing privacy, compliance, and regulatory risks arising from evolving digital and data protection frameworks. The firm adopts a commercially informed and practical approach in advising clients on privacy governance, compliance preparedness, and regulatory strategy across jurisdictions.
Area of Expertise
Key Deals & Landmark Matters
Inayat Hussain @ Babar v. State of U.P. & Anr.
Rhea Chakraborty v. State of Bihar & Anr.
Transfer petition before the Supreme Court challenging the territorial jurisdiction of an FIR registered in Patna and seeking transfer of the investigation to Mumbai. The case raised significant questions about proper forum, jurisdictional propriety, and the misuse of criminal process across state boundaries.
Chetan Bhatia v. State of Uttarakhand
Criminal bail application before the Uttarakhand High Court seeking permission to travel to Australia for urgent business purposes, which lower courts had repeatedly denied over flight risk concerns. Successfully persuaded the High Court to grant the requisite permission subject to appropriate conditions.
Vinod Dua v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
Supreme Court criminal writ petition challenging the legality of an FIR alleging that a journalist’s webcast constituted offences under Sections 290 and 505 IPC. The petition raised fundamental questions about the boundaries of free speech and the criminalization of editorial commentary in digital media.
Amarjeet Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
Criminal appeal before the Supreme Court seeking quashing of long-standing cheating charges under Section 420 IPC following an amicable settlement with the complainant. The Court quashed the proceedings, holding that personal disputes resolved through mutual compromise should not continue to consume judicial resources.
Sudhir Kumar Kad & Anr. v. CBI
Bail application before the Supreme Court on behalf of two former bank officials facing prolonged pre-trial incarceration despite a completed investigation and stalled trial proceedings. The Supreme Court granted bail, affirming that indefinite curtailment of liberty under Article 21 is impermissible in the absence of any trial date.
Alok Kumar v. State of Bihar
Supreme Court matter consolidating 81 FIRs arising from a real estate fraud with over ₹7 crore in settlement deposits. The case illustrates how consolidation of overlapping criminal proceedings can be used as a mechanism to facilitate large-scale compensation recovery for aggrieved homebuyers.
Rajesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. Lokpal of India
The Delhi High Court quashed Lokpal proceedings initiated against the Defence Secretary and other senior public servants, confirming that the Lokpal’s jurisdiction is strictly limited to offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and does not extend to purely administrative or procedural lapses in service matters.
M/s L&T Housing Finance Ltd. vs M/s Trishul Developers
Supreme Court held that minor procedural lapses in SARFAESI Act notices do not invalidate enforcement proceedings unless the borrower demonstrates substantial prejudice from such procedural irregularities.
Kanchana Rai v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
A petition before the Delhi High Court concerned the guardianship of a senior public figure suffering from severe dementia, involving family assets exceeding ₹41,000 crore. Serious concerns were raised regarding control over his person and property, lack of transparency, and potential misuse of assets, prompting the Court to intervene for independent supervision to safeguard his welfare and estate.
M/s I.V.S. Lanka Private Limited Vs Union Of India & Anr.
A writ petition was filed before the Delhi High Court challenging the eligibility of a successful government contractor in a public procurement process. The petition alleged non-disclosure of serious pending investigations against the contractor and questioned the validity of the award decision taken by the government authority.
M/s Sapphire Media Services Vs Indian Oil Corporation Limited [Supreme Court]
Sapphire Media Services approached the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition concerning delays in listing its writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The matter related to contractual claims against Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The Supreme Court directed the High Court to hear the matter expeditiously and independently consider interim relief sought by the petitioner.
Events
The conference brought together policymakers, legal practitioners, financial institutions, and technology leaders to examine the evolving IT and payments regulatory landscape within the U.S.–India partnership. Discussions focused on digital payments regulation, data governance, and the challenges facing global payment networks,
Varun Singh spoke as an esteemed panellist on how embracing robust legal frameworks is key to achieving the ambitious goals of Viksit Bharat 2047, and how MSMEs can navigate legal complexities to thrive and contribute to a stronger economy.
The Summit brought together leaders from policy, law, technology, and global trade to discuss regulation, innovation, and globalization. Conversations spanned regulatory frameworks, digital finance, cybersecurity, arbitration, and cross-border compliance — marking a step toward India's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Varun Singh moderated a panel on India's rapidly evolving arbitration landscape, with a clear push towards ADR and minimal judicial intervention. The panel reflected on India positioning itself as a global arbitration hub, with 2026 potentially marking a defining moment
Media Coverage
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Anticipatory bail is a prior remedy and an application for bail for an offence in which the punishment is that of imprisonment. In the newly enforced Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 482 provides for anticipatory, whereas, earlier, Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 provided for the same.
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