DPDP Act 2023 ยท Obligations
Section 4: Grounds for processing
What Section 4 says, in plain English
Two lawful grounds only: consent under Section 6, or one of the certain legitimate uses under Section 7. No general 'legitimate interest' basis exists.
What it means for you
For every processing activity, name the ground. If neither Section 6 nor Section 7 applies, stop. This is stricter than GDPR.