Legal Ethics Alert: BCD Cracks Down on Social Media Solicitation

The Bar Council of Delhi has issued a cautionary notice to lawyers against promoting legal services on social media. Highlighting concerns over 'legal influencers' without credentials spreading misinformation, the council emphasized adherence to professional ethics under Section 36 of the Bar Council of India rules, warning of disciplinary consequences.

The Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has delivered a cautionary notice to legal professionals, warning against the advertisement of legal services on social media platforms.

The notice, issued on August 4, highlights concerns about some lawyers promoting their services via videos and posts, which is deemed unethical by the BCD.

Such activities are prohibited under Section 36 of the Bar Council of India rules, and violations may lead to serious disciplinary actions, including suspension of the right to practice.