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.
Today, On 30th May, Delhi High Court directed Meta to reinstate Harper’s Bazaar India’s Instagram account, suspended due to three copyright strikes by Backgrid USA. The decision stresses the need for due process in such suspensions. Both parties have reached a consensus. This underscores the significance of amicable resolutions in copyright disputes involving vital online platforms.
