Pankaj Bafna

About Pankaj

Pankaj Bafna is an Advisor to Forvint Law Partners, with over three decades of experience in litigation before the Bombay High Court. His practice encompasses complex civil and criminal litigation, financial frauds, cybercrime, white-collar crime and regulatory enforcement. A seasoned litigator, he is particularly recognised for his expertise in cyber law and digital forensics, combining extensive courtroom experience with the technical proficiency of a qualified cyber forensics professional and ethical security expert.

His work covers matters involving financial investigations, electronic evidence, cybercrime and technology-related offences, bringing a specialised forensic dimension to complex legal proceedings. He has been closely associated with the development of cyber law and digital investigation practices in India, including policy discussions and legislative reforms concerning cybercrime and digital regulation.

He serves as a faculty trainer at the Maharashtra Police Academy and has been engaged by law enforcement agencies and defence forces to train on cybercrime investigation, digital evidence management and emerging technological threats. He is also a visiting faculty member for postgraduate programmes in cyber law, and serves as an arbitrator.