Research methodology:

The research method followed in this research study is doctrinal. The research is descriptive and
comparative. Both primary and secondary data are used in this research project. Primary data
will be collected from statutes whereas secondary data will be collected from books, articles and
other such sources.

Research Objective:

 To study the scope and limits of privileged communications between an attorney

and client in India.
 To study and compare the laws prevailing in India and England with regard to the
privileged communications.
 To study the loopholes and weakness prevailing in Indian laws regarding the
privileged communication.
 To study the recent Developments in Privileged Communication Between Attorneys and
accountants.

Research Question:

 What are the weakness existing in Indian law with regard to privileged communications?

 What are the prevailing laws with regard in privileged communications?

 Whether communications with Indian Patent Agents privileged under the Evidence Act,
1872?

 How to preserve privilege in communication between attorneys and accountants?

Chapterisation:

Chapter 1

Introduction

 Meaning significance and types of privileged communications

Chapter 2

Laws in relation with privileged communications between attorney and client

 Existing laws in India with regard to privileged communications.

 Privileged communications:Indian Law v. English Law.

Chapter 3

Privileged communications between attorney and various forms of clients

 Communications with Indian Patent Agents privileged under the Evidence Act, 1872

 Communication between attorneys and accountants (Other forms of clients will be

researched and added)

Chapter 4

Critical Analysis

 Loopholes in laws with regard to privileged communications.

 Suggestions.

Chapter 5

Conclusion

 Researcher’s view on efficiency and significance of the secrecy maintained under

privileged communications.