The Times of India

BCI cracks down on courtroom reels, makes social media ethics mandatory for law students and advocates

The Bar Council of India has directed State Bar Councils and legal education institutions to enforce new social media and digital ethics guidelines for advocates, law students, and interns. The rules seek to curb courtroom reels, internship-related content, and legal misinformation while introducing mandatory undertakings, awareness programs, and disciplinary measures to safeguard professional ethics and confidentiality.