Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging BCI's Decision Permitting Entry Of Foreign Law Firms In India: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has taken cognizance of a plea challenging the notification issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) last year, which permitted the entry of foreign law firms and lawyers in India. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora issued notices to the BCI and the Union Government, scheduling the next hearing for April. Challenging Notification…