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Indian Evidence Act: An accused informed his lawyer that he has committed the offence and wishes to defend him. In this circumstance

A. The lawyer is duty bound to inform the police about the information

B. The lawyer is duty bound to inform the fact to the Magistrate

C. The lawyer is not bound to disclose the communication which took place between him and the accused

D. The criminal court can compel the lawyer to disclose the fact

Answer: Option C


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