Author: rayeeshere

Introduction: Reconciling Privilege and Procedure The bedrock of any adversarial legal system is the attorney-client privilege. For centuries, this sanctity of confidence, rooted in honour and professional ethics, has been treated as indispensable to the effective administration of justice. It guarantees that a client can communicate “freely” and “fully” with their legal advisor without fear of subsequent disclosure, ensuring candid preparation for litigation. However, this centuries-old courtesy now faces new pressures: the expanding reach of investigating agencies and the complexities of modern corporate legal structures. The recent pronouncement by the Supreme Court of India in In Re: Summoning Advocates Who…