Supreme Court Slams ED for Summoning Senior Lawyers Over Legal Advice

The Supreme Court expressed concerns at the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to Senior Advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal regarding legal opinions given to clients, emphasizing such communications are privileged.

A bench led by CJI BR Gavai questioned the ED’s actions and indicated it would soon lay down guidelines to protect lawyer-client privilege.

The Court directed the matter be listed for further hearing on July 29, and stated an amicus curiae will be appointed to assist in framing the necessary guidelines.