BAR COUNCIL CLEARS PATH FOR FOREIGN LAWYERS AND FIRMS TO PRACTICE IN INDIA

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced revised regulations permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign and international law within India, under clearly defined conditions.

Under the amended rules, foreign legal professionals may advise on foreign law and participate in international commercial arbitration conducted in India, provided such matters involve foreign or international legal frameworks, news agecny ANI reported. However, they remain barred from practicing Indian law or appearing before Indian courts, tribunals, or statutory authorities.

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