Section 132 of BSA : Section 132: Professional communications.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a businessman, hires Advocate Mehta to represent him in a civil lawsuit regarding a breach of contract.

Communication: During their meetings, Rajesh tells Advocate Mehta, "I have hidden some assets from the court to avoid paying the full amount if I lose the case."

Application of the Act: Since Rajesh's communication to Advocate Mehta is made in furtherance of an illegal purpose (hiding assets from the court), Advocate Mehta is not protected by confidentiality under Section 132 and may be required to disclose this information if asked by the court.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, an employee, consults Advocate Sharma about a wrongful termination case against her employer.

Communication: Priya tells Advocate Sharma, "I was fired because I reported my manager's fraudulent activities to the company's ethics committee."

Application of the Act: This communication is protected under Section 132 because it is not made in furtherance of any illegal purpose. Advocate Sharma cannot disclose this informati...

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