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Privileged Communication 
in Evidence Act
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Privileged Communication 
in Evidence Act
Overview of the Indian Evidence Act
Foundational Legal 
Document
Establishes guidelines for 
admissibility of evidence 
in court proceedings.
Comprehensive 
Framework
Governs types of 
evidence and procedures 
for introducing evidence 
in court.
Privileged 
Communication
Safeguards specific 
confidential exchanges 
from disclosure in legal 
settings.
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Privileged Communication 
in Evidence Act
Overview of the Indian Evidence Act
Foundational Legal 
Document
Establishes guidelines for 
admissibility of evidence 
in court proceedings.
Comprehensive 
Framework
Governs types of 
evidence and procedures 
for introducing evidence 
in court.
Privileged 
Communication
Safeguards specific 
confidential exchanges 
from disclosure in legal 
settings.
Understanding Privileged Communication in 
the Evidence Act
Protected Conversations
Confidential conversations shielded 
from disclosure in court.
Legal Privileges
Prevents individuals from being 
compelled to disclose during 
proceedings.
Purpose
Fosters trust and openness in certain relationships.
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Privileged Communication 
in Evidence Act
Overview of the Indian Evidence Act
Foundational Legal 
Document
Establishes guidelines for 
admissibility of evidence 
in court proceedings.
Comprehensive 
Framework
Governs types of 
evidence and procedures 
for introducing evidence 
in court.
Privileged 
Communication
Safeguards specific 
confidential exchanges 
from disclosure in legal 
settings.
Understanding Privileged Communication in 
the Evidence Act
Protected Conversations
Confidential conversations shielded 
from disclosure in court.
Legal Privileges
Prevents individuals from being 
compelled to disclose during 
proceedings.
Purpose
Fosters trust and openness in certain relationships.
Types of Privileged Communication 
Recognized
Attorney-Client Privilege
Protects communications 
between lawyers and 
clients. Allows candid 
discussions without fear of 
court disclosure.
Spousal Privilege
Safeguards communications 
between spouses. Maintains 
privacy of marital 
interactions.
Professional 
Communications
Extends privileges to 
communications with 
doctors, clergy, or 
counsellors. Preserves 
confidentiality and trust.
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Privileged Communication 
in Evidence Act
Overview of the Indian Evidence Act
Foundational Legal 
Document
Establishes guidelines for 
admissibility of evidence 
in court proceedings.
Comprehensive 
Framework
Governs types of 
evidence and procedures 
for introducing evidence 
in court.
Privileged 
Communication
Safeguards specific 
confidential exchanges 
from disclosure in legal 
settings.
Understanding Privileged Communication in 
the Evidence Act
Protected Conversations
Confidential conversations shielded 
from disclosure in court.
Legal Privileges
Prevents individuals from being 
compelled to disclose during 
proceedings.
Purpose
Fosters trust and openness in certain relationships.
Types of Privileged Communication 
Recognized
Attorney-Client Privilege
Protects communications 
between lawyers and 
clients. Allows candid 
discussions without fear of 
court disclosure.
Spousal Privilege
Safeguards communications 
between spouses. Maintains 
privacy of marital 
interactions.
Professional 
Communications
Extends privileges to 
communications with 
doctors, clergy, or 
counsellors. Preserves 
confidentiality and trust.
Provisions Dealing With 
Privileged Communication 
in Evidence Act
Section 122
Protects 
communication 
during 
marriage. 
Spouses not 
obligated to 
reveal 
conversations 
without 
consent.
MC Verghese 
Case
Letters with 
defamatory 
remarks 
between 
spouses. Court 
ruled on 
admissibility 
based on 
Section 122.
Rumping Case
Letter admitting 
to crime used 
as evidence. 
Shows how 
marital 
communication 
can be legally 
impactful.