Summary
- The Allahabad High Court has ruled that lawyers cannot face criminal prosecution solely for performing their professional duties, in a landmark judgment on May 21, 2026.
- This decision quashed an FIR against advocate Samarpan Jain, accused of conspiring with his client in a GST case, emphasizing the importance of legal representation.
- The Division Bench highlighted that holding advocates liable for their professional actions undermines citizens' access to legal assistance and the integrity of the legal profession.
- This ruling reinforces the principle that advocates must be able to defend clients without fear of criminal repercussions, safeguarding their right to practice under the Advocates Act.
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