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Lawyer groups criticize ED's summons to Arvind Datar
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned senior advocate Arvind Datar about a legal opinion he gave on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for Care Health Insurance, linked to ex-Religare chairperson Rashmi Saluja.
After Datar pointed out that lawyers can't be forced to reveal client advice—and with the legal community backing him—the ED withdrew its summons.
Debate on protecting lawyers' independence
This episode has sparked fresh debate about protecting lawyers' independence and the privacy of their advice.
Many in the legal world say moves like this could threaten trust in the justice system, highlighting how important it is for investigative agencies and lawyers to respect each other's boundaries.