The professional privilege under section 126 of Evidence Act is available in respect of communication made:
for the purposes of professional employment
Incorrect Answerin the cause of employment
Incorrect Answerboth (a) & (b)
Correct Answerneither (a) nor (b).
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Section 126 of the Evidence Act grants professional privilege, protecting communications between a legal advisor and their client.
- Option 1: For the purposes of professional employment - This is valid as it covers communication made for professional legal advice.
- Option 2: In the course of employment - This is also valid as it includes communications exchanged in the routine process of legal employment.
- Option 3: Both (a) & (b) - This is correct as the professional privilege applies to both the purposes of professional employment and in the course of such employment.
- Option 4: Neither (a) nor (b) - This is incorrect as both conditions apply.
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