In a formal public circular, the BCI expressed deep concern over certain foreign legal entities entering into operational arrangements with Indian law firms without prior regulatory approval--arrangements which may amount to the impermissible practice of law in India.
"Given our respect for Mrs. Kapur, the Company sought urgent legal advice from one of India's most reputed law firms in relation to the legality of proceeding with the AGM of the Company. Based on the legal counsel and the fact that Mrs. Kapur is not a shareholder of the Company, the Company
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a detailed response to the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), rejecting its claim of representing the collective voice of the Indian legal fraternity and calling out its opposition to the regulated entry of foreign law firms into India.
The move comes amid criticism from the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), which the BCI has accused of monopolising access to international legal work and misrepresenting the broader interests of the Indian legal community.
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) hosted the Climate Change Conference and Awards 2025, emphasising India's judiciary's role in environmental protection and sustainability.
CJI said that the rules notified by the Bar Council of India (BCI) would also ensure that the rights of Indian legal professionals are not compromised.
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.
The Bar Council of India clarified that foreign lawyers and firms cannot appear in Indian courts or offer advice on Indian law. Under amended rules, they may advise on their own country's law in non-litigation matters, with strict restrictions.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified amendments to its regulations, permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law within India.
The Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), in collaboration with the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the Indian National Association of Legal Professionals (INALP), on Saturday successfully hosted the International Legal Conference 2025 on the theme "India's Legal and Regulatory Fr
During the meeting, SILF members observed two minutes of silence to pay homage to the innocent victims of this heinous act. A resolution was unanimously passed, condemning the inhuman killings and expressing full support for the decisive actions announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in b