Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Delhi Bar Council Issues Warning on Lawyer Social Media Use
The Delhi Bar Council is telling lawyers to stop advertising their services on social media.
They're worried that lawyers are using social media to get clients, which breaks the rules.
The council is also concerned about unqualified people calling themselves 'legal influencers' and potentially giving bad legal advice.
Lawyers who don't follow the rules could have their license to practice law suspended or canceled.
The council is asking lawyers to remove any promotional content.
Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) cautioned lawyers against advertising on social media.
The council cited Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules.
Advertising and soliciting work on social media is considered unethical.
BCD expressed concern over the rise of 'legal influencers' without credentials.
Violation of rules can lead to license suspension or cancellation.
- Who
- The Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) is addressing lawyers.
- What
- The Bar Council of Delhi cautioned lawyers advertising on social media.
- When
- The notice was issued on August 4.
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To prevent unethical behavior and maintain the integrity of legal practice.
Bar Council's View
Potential Counter View
Ethical Advertising
Bar Council's View
Self-promotion is unethical.
Potential Counter View
Some lawyers may believe social media use is a legitimate way to attract clients.
- Organization
- Bar Council of Delhi (BCD)
- Action
- Cautioned lawyers against advertising on social media
- Rule Cited
- Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules
- Violation Consequence
- Suspension or cancellation of license
- Concern
- Rapid growth of unqualified 'legal influencers'
