Case Law Analysis
Section 482 CrPC | Bona Fide Legal Opinion by Panel Advocate Cannot Attract IPC Criminal Liability Absent Mala Fide : Patna HC
Patna HC quashed cognizance against a 35-year panel advocate for UCO Bank, holding that bona fide title opinions on loan properties cannot attract criminal liability under IPC Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120B absent mala fide or conspiracy. Legal opinions are advisory and non-binding; prosecuting advocates for genuine professional advice strikes at the justice delivery system.