Advocates Act News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Foreign law firms in India: A step forward or a legal dilemma?
New Delhi, May 17: The amended Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules regarding the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms into India have elicited mixed reactions both domestically and internationally.
BCI notifies revised regulations permitting foreign lawyers, law firms to practice in India
New Delhi, May 14: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified amendments to its regulations, permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law within India.
Shimla: Advocates hold protest March against proposed amendments of Advocates Act
Shimla, March 6: Advocates from the Himachal Pradesh High Court protested the proposed amendments to the Advocates Act in Shimla on Thursday.
Centre proposes amendments to Advocates Act to strengthen legal framework
New Delhi, February 13: To enhance the legal framework in India, the Government of India has proposed amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961.
BCI directs nationwide verification of advocates amid growing fake degree cases
New Delhi, January 14: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has taken cognizance of a deeply concerning report from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, identifying 13 instances of fake law degrees.