Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
S. 132 : Professional communications – Advocate–Client Privilege – Summoning of Advocates – Investigating Officer cannot directly summon a lawyer appearing for a party to elicit facts of the case – Privileged communication protected under S. 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 – Summons valid only if it falls within statutory exceptions and approved by a superior officer – No need for Vishaka-type guidelines as statutory safeguards under BNSS and BSA are adequate [, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S. 132, 133,134 , 175, 179, 528 , Indian Evidence Act , 1872 , S. 126, Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), S.34, 304-A , Art.14, 15, 19(1)(g), 20(3), 21,142, Advocates Act , 1961 , Bar Council of India Rules 1975 Rule 11 of Section 200 of Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975, titled ‘Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette’]
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In Re: Summoning Advocates who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases and related issues Suo Motu Writ Petition (Crl.) No. 2 of 2025, WP ( civil ) (No.632 of 2025 and SLP ( Criminal ) No.9334 of 2025 dt. 31-10-2025. (2025) INSC 1275 (SC)