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The provisions of Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 dealing with confidentiality of…

Section 132(3) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly section 127 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) extends the protection of section 132 to interpreters and to…

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The provisions of Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 dealing with confidentiality of professional communication shall apply to:

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Section 132(3) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly section 127 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) extends the protection of section 132 to interpreters and to the clerks or employees of advocates. Clerks of advocates, employees of advocates and interpreters are therefore all covered, so "All of the given options are correct". The protection remains subject to the client's express consent and to the statutory exceptions for communications made in furtherance of an illegal purpose and for any crime or fraud observed in the course of service.

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