GST Department Can't Access Lawyer's Computer Device Without His Presence or Consent: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment, has firmly cautioned the GST Department against opening or accessing the computer devices of advocates without their presence or consent, stating that such actions amount to a serious breach of attorney-client privilege and professional confidentiality. The ruling was issued by a division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Shail Jain in the case of Puneet Batra v. Union of India…