BCI notifies revised regulations permitting foreign lawyers, law firms to practice in India

May 14, 2025

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified amendments to its regulations, permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law within India.

Bar Council allows foreign law firms, lawyers to practice in India

Mar 15, 2023

The council said, "Taking an all-inclusive view, the Bar Council of India resolves to implement rules enabling the foreign lawyers and Foreign Law Firms...

BCI rebukes SILF over opposition to foreign law firm entry, reaffirms commitment to legal reform

Jun 29, 2025

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a detailed response to the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), rejecting its claim of representing...

Foreign law firms in India: A step forward or a legal dilemma?

May 17, 2025

The amended Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules regarding the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms into India have elicited mixed reactions both...

Delhi HC seeks BCI response on plea challenging notification permitting entry of foreign law firms in India

Feb 09, 2024

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from the Bar Council of India and the central government on a plea challenging notification...

BCI regulations prohibit foreign lawyers, law firms from appearing or practicing in courts, tribunals, authorities

May 15, 2025

The Bar Council of India clarified that foreign lawyers and firms cannot appear in Indian courts or offer advice on Indian law. Under amended...