Bar Council of India (BCI) - UPSC Polity Notes
Bar Council of India (BCI): Statutory Body: Established under the Advocates Act, 1961.
Purpose: Regulates legal practice and legal education in India.
Bar Council of India (BCI) and Rules for Foreign Lawyers & Law Firms 1. Introduction to Bar Council of India (BCI) Statutory Body: Established under the Advocates Act, 1961. Purpose: Regulates legal practice and legal education in India. Concerned Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice. Composition of BCI: Elected Members: From each State Bar Council. Ex-officio Members: Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India. Tenure of Members: State Bar Council members: 5 years Chairman & Vice-Chairman: Elected for 2 years 2. BCI Rules for Foreign Lawyers and Law Firms (2022) Objective: To allow foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law, international law, and international arbitration in India under a regulated system based on the principle of reciprocity. Example: A UK-based lawyer wants to help British companies doing business in India. These companies need legal advice on British laws while working in India. Instead of advising from the UK, the lawyer sets up an office in India …