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Bar Council bans lawyer reels and internship reveal posts
Verdictum··18 Jul
The Bar Council of India issued a circular on July 18 governing digital and social media conduct of legal practitioners under the Advocates Act. It bans reels, videos and promotional content inside court premises inconsistent with dignity. Legal interns are barred from day-in-chamber reels and internship reveal posts. Violations may invite suspension or removal from the state roll.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Lawyers and law interns face new restrictions on court-related social media content.
- Internship reveal reels and day-in-chamber videos are now prohibited.
- Violations can lead to suspension or removal from the advocates roll.
What's Happening
- Bar Council of India issued digital and social media conduct guidelines on July 18.
- Reels and promotional content inside court premises are banned.
- Legal interns are barred from internship reveal and chamber vlog posts.
Adaptive Context
- The circular operates under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961.
- Supreme Court issued notice in Anil Pandey v BCI on social media advertising.
- BCI allows responsible legal awareness and academic judgment discussion online.
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