The Bench’s observations have come at a time when Bar Associations across the country have been condemning the action of the Directorate of Enforcement (‘ED’) summoning two senior advocates of the Supreme Court although the summons were later withdrawn by the agency after uproar.
The Bench noted that these issues require to be addressed because what is at stake is the efficacy of the administration of justice and the capacity of the lawyers to conscientiously and fearlessly discharge their professional duties.
25/06/2025