Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case Over Investigative Agencies Summoning Advocates For Legal Advice To Accused

LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK

9 July 2025 8:11 AM IST

Recent summons issued by the ED to two senior lawyers had led to widespread condemnation by the bar bodies.

The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case on the issue of investigative agencies summoning advocates over their legal opinion given to clients.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice NV Anjaria will hear the case titled "In Re : Summoning Advocates Who Give Legal Opinion or Represent Parties During Investigation of Cases and Related...