BCI Issues Circular To Regulate Advocates' Social Media Use, Warns Against Promotional Reels & Solicitation

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17 July 2026 10:25 PM IST

  • BCI Issues Circular To Regulate Advocates Social Media Use, Warns Against Promotional Reels & Solicitation

    The BCI also prohibited the unauthorised video recording of court proceedings and circulation of clips from live-streams.

    The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a comprehensive circular laying down ethical guidelines governing the use of social media by advocates, law students, interns and legal educators, cautioning against the growing trend of sensationalising court proceedings, using AI-generated content, and indirectly soliciting clients through digital platforms.The 37-page circular, issued on July...

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