Advocates Can’t Be Summoned for Giving Legal Advice or Representing Clients: SC

In re Summoning Advocates who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases and related issues (Supreme Court of India)

In In re: Summoning Advocates who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases (Suo Motu Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 2 of 2025, decided on 31 October 2025), the Supreme Court of India clarified that advocates cannot be summoned merely for rendering legal advice or representing clients during investigations. The Court held that such summoning undermines the confidentiality and

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