New Delhi, May 14 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified amendments to its regulations, permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law within India.

According to the BCI, foreign lawyers are allowed to participate in international commercial arbitration conducted in India, provided such arbitration involves foreign or international law.

The press statement issued by BCI on Wednesday stated that this move aims to position India as a favourable destination for global arbitration while ensuring the rights of Indian legal professionals remain protected.

Additionally, the BCI has modified the 2022 rules governing the registration and regulation of foreign lawyers and law firms, initially published in the official g...