NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) strongly criticized the growing trend of advocates promoting their services through social media, promotional videos, and influencer endorsements. In a press release issued on March 17, the BCI warned against such practices and emphasized that they violate the ethical standards of the legal profession.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all State Bar Councils to take action against lawyers advertising through online portals, following a judgment by the Madras High Court. BCI specifies strict disciplinary measures and compliance deadlines for online platforms to remove illegal advertisements related to legal services. Failure to comply will result in legal proceedings and penalties.
