Advocate Cannot Disclose Confidential Information Even When Former Client Becomes Adversary; Two-Year Suspension Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on August 21, 2026, has upheld the disciplinary action taken against advocate Rizwan Siddiquee for his misconduct involving the disclosure of confidential communications with his former client. The Court confirmed that such disclosure, made during a television interview, was a serious violation of professional ethics and justified the two-year suspension imposed by the Bar Council of India. Background of the Case The case originated from proceedings before…
