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Relief for lawyers: Probe agencies can’t summon them arbitrarily

The Tribune Editorial: The SC has rightly observed that arbitrary summons to lawyers infringe upon the fundamental rights of the accused who have hired them.

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Updated At : 07:13 AM Nov 01, 2025 IST

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PROBE agencies have been left red-faced yet again. The Supreme Court has given directions to safeguard lawyers representing accused persons from being arbitrarily summoned by investigating officers. Setting aside the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to two senior lawyers, the court has tried to protect the lawyer-client privilege. Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam deals with the confidentiality of the professional communication between lawyers and their clients, barring exceptions.

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Relief for lawyers: Probe agencies can’t summon them arbitrarily

The Tribune Editorial: The SC has rightly observed that arbitrary summons to lawyers infringe upon the fundamental rights of the accused who have hired them.

Editorial

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