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'ED erred': Probe agencies can't summon lawyers, says AG

IndiaTimes Monday, 21 July 2025 ()
The Enforcement Directorate made a mistake. It summoned lawyers Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal. They were summoned for giving legal advice. The Attorney General R Venkataramani informed the Supreme Court about this. All probe agencies received instructions. They must not repeat this error. The court emphasized lawyer-client privilege. Guidelines will be framed soon.
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R. Venkataramani R. Venkataramani Indian lawyer and Attourney-General (born 1950)


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