Can a Lawyer Reveal Client’s Secret? ⚖️ | Section 132 BSA 2023 | Advocate-Client Privilege
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⚖️ Can a lawyer reveal a client’s confidential communication?
Learn Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) in a simple and practical way.
Section 132 deals with Professional Communications and protects confidential communication between an Advocate and Client during professional service.
🔐 General Rule:
An advocate generally cannot disclose protected professional communication without the client’s express consent.
⚠️ Important Exceptions:
❌ Communication made in furtherance of an illegal purpose is not protected.
❌ Facts observed by an advocate showing that a crime or fraud has been committed after commencement of professional service are also outside the protection.
📚 Important Exam Mapping:
Section 126 + 127 Indian Evidence Act → Section 132 BSA 2023
✅ Easy Recall:
Genuine Legal Communication = Protected
Illegal Plan = Not Protected
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