Author: Rishabh N. Radia

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has recently issued important advisories cautioning lawyers against giving legal advice over phone calls. This guidance stems from the increasing use of digital recordings by investigating agencies, which can sometimes misinterpret or misuse telephonic conversations as evidence to summon or implicate lawyers. In this evolving landscape, the Court seeks to protect lawyer-client privilege, professional ethics, and ensure lawyers are not unduly harassed for fulfilling their professional duty. Supreme Court’s Key Observations on Telephonic Legal Advice The apex court highlighted several pivotal points in its advisory: Lawyers should avoid giving detailed or case-specific legal advice…