Advocate Cannot Be Summoned as Witness or Compelled to Disclose Confidential Information Against Client: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court, in a significant judgment, underscored the importance of legal professional privilege and the rights of advocates to represent their clients without interference. The case, Ajithkumar K.K. v. State of Kerala and Another (WP(Crl.) 363 of 2025), revolved around the police’s attempt to summon an advocate to disclose privileged information shared between the advocate and the client. The court ruled that the police’s power under Section 179(1)…