CJI Gavai Slams ED: “Lawyers Can’t Be Summoned for Legal Advice; It’s Protected by Privileged Communication”

Today, On 21st July, CJI B.R. Gavai-led bench slammed the ED for summoning lawyers merely for giving legal advice, calling it a breach of client confidentiality. “Lawyers can’t be summoned; such advice is protected by privileged communication,” the court said.