Bar Council of India issues new social media guidelines mandating affidavits for new advocates and restricting reels, AI-generated content and promotional posts
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The Bar Council of India (BCI) has implemented extensive new regulations governing the online behavior of legal professionals, issuing a detailed circular that sets stringent guidelines for social media use by advocates, law students, and legal interns.
The Bar Council of India has issued a new set of strict guidelines concerning the digital and social media activities of legal professionals. These directives aim to uphold the dignity of the courts and the integrity of the justice system.
The Bar Council of India has issued new directives outlining strict guidelines for lawyers’ digital and social media conduct, aiming to uphold the dignity of the courts and the integrity of the justice system.
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