Attorney client privilege
4 years ago
I was just wondering whether lawyer client privilege in India applies when one is only seeking legal opinion (free or paid)
Naveen Sharma
Responded 4 years ago
A.Paid or pro bono the privilege is available to the lawyer. But a privilege is not a right and is not binding.
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A.Dear Sir,
India follows the conventional rule of client-attorney privilege. ... The client can also not be compelled to disclose to the Court any confidential communication with his attorney unless he offers himself as a witness.
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India follows the conventional rule of client-attorney privilege. ... The client can also not be compelled to disclose to the Court any confidential communication with his attorney unless he offers himself as a witness.
Please give me Rank 5 if you feel my answer helped you
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Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 4 years ago
A.Hi,
This is interesting and briefly covered under IE act, 1872.
No court or any medium can create/enforce a lawyer to disclose the discussion with his/her client.
The lawyer and client also not permitted, at any point of time, to disclose details of any communication or document pertaining to the issues/case without express consent.
The client can also not be compelled to disclose to the Court any confidential communication with his lawyer unless he offers himself as a witness.
This is interesting and briefly covered under IE act, 1872.
No court or any medium can create/enforce a lawyer to disclose the discussion with his/her client.
The lawyer and client also not permitted, at any point of time, to disclose details of any communication or document pertaining to the issues/case without express consent.
The client can also not be compelled to disclose to the Court any confidential communication with his lawyer unless he offers himself as a witness.
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Chitra Sundar
Responded 4 years ago
A.Irrespective of a free or paid advice/opinion, client attorney privilege exists. Your information will be kept confidential by the attorney.
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