New Delhi, March 17 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday issued a stern warning to lawyers promoting their services through social media, promotional videos, and influencer endorsements.

In a press statement, the BCI also denounced the involvement of Bollywood actors and celebrities in such promotions, stating that using digital media platforms for legal advertising violates Rule 36, Chapter II, Part VI of the BCI Rules.

The rule states: "An advocate shall not solicit work or advertise, either directly or indirectly, whether by circulars, advertisements, touts, personal communications, interviews not warranted by personal relations, furnishing or inspiring newspaper comments or producing his photographs to be published in connect...