18/06/2026
📢 Supreme Court Seeks Centre & BCI’s Response on Plea for National Registry of Advocates and Social Media Conduct Code
In a significant development concerning the legal profession, the Supreme Court has sought responses from the Union Government and the Bar Council of India on a plea seeking the creation of a National Registry for Advocates and the formulation of a Social Media Conduct Code for lawyers.
The petition highlights the need for a centralized database of advocates to enhance transparency, accountability, and verification within the legal profession. It also raises concerns regarding the growing influence of social media and the necessity of ethical guidelines governing online conduct by legal practitioners.
Case Title: Bar Association of India & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
⚖️ Key Issues:
• National Registry for Advocates
• Verification and Accountability of Legal Practitioners
• Ethical Use of Social Media by Advocates
• Strengthening Professional Standards in the Legal Community
The matter is expected to have far-reaching implications for legal regulation, professional ethics, and public trust in the justice delivery system.
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