What is the obligation of an advocate concerning client confidentiality?
Question and options
What is the obligation of an advocate concerning client confidentiality?
- Can disclose information if it benefits the case
- Can disclose information for personal gain
- Must maintain confidentiality only until the client’s case is completed
- Must maintain confidentiality even after the termination of the client’s case
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Must maintain confidentiality even after the termination of the client’s case
An advocate's duty of confidentiality (privileged communication, Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, formerly Section 126 of the Indian Evidence Act) continues even after the engagement or case has ended. Disclosure for personal gain, or because it helps the case, is not permitted.
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