New Delhi, May 15 -- In a landmark move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has amended its rules to permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practise foreign law in India, but strictly on a reciprocal basis.
This much-awaited step is expected to foster international legal collaboration while preserving opportunities for Indian legal professionals on a global scale.
The Bar Council of India Rules for registration and regulation of foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India, 2022, originally notified on March 10, 2023, have now been enforced with a fresh set of amendments.
According a official press release, the primary objective of these changes is to "safeguard the interests of Indian advocates while regulating the practice of foreign la...