'Disturbing; Attempt to Know Privileged Communication': Railway Police Summons to Accused's Lawyer Stayed: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the issuance of a summons to a defence advocate by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1996, calling it “really disturbing” and “unfortunate”. The court took serious note of this action, observing that the move appears to infringe upon the sanctity of privileged communication between a lawyer and their client. Summons issued based on confessional…