Bar Council of India Removes 107 Fake Advocates from Delhi Roll to Uphold Legal Integrity

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Bar Council of India Removes 107 Fake Advocates from  Delhi Roll to Uphold Legal Integrity The Bar Council of India (BCI) has taken decisive action in a sweeping initiative aimed at maintaining the integrity of the legal profession by removing 107 fake advocates  from the Roll of Advocates in Delhi  between 2019 and October 2024. This step comes as part of the BCI's rigorous verification process to ensure that only qualified, genuinely practising advocates remain in the profession, ultimately upholding public trust in the legal system. Strengthened Verification Framework Under Rule 32 This effort falls under Rule 32 of the Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015 . The BCI  amended Rule 32 on June 23, 2023 , which empowered the BCI to verify, identify, and systematically remove unqualified and fake advocates from the Roll. The rule amendment has made the process of weeding out non-compliant individuals significantly more efficient. Accordi

Supreme Court Summons Patanjali Ayurved Leaders

Supreme Court Summons Patanjali Ayurved Leaders




The Supreme Court has summoned Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna and Yog Guru Ramdev to appear before it in contempt proceedings over misleading advertisements. The court's directive comes after Patanjali Ayurved failed to respond to a show cause notice regarding the alleged misleading advertisements.


Court's Strong Stance on Misleading Advertisements


In the previous hearing, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Patanjali Ayurved, asking why contempt action should not be initiated against the company and its MD for misleading advertisements. The court observed that the company had prima facie violated its earlier order cautioning against such advertisements. It restrained Patanjali from advertising products as treatments for diseases and making statements against any system of medicine.


IMA's Plea for Stricter Regulations


The case originated from a plea by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) seeking guidelines to prohibit false and misleading advertisements related to Allopathy and Modern Medicine. The IMA highlighted a campaign of misguidance and misinformation against modern medicine. It urged the court to direct strict action against Patanjali Ayurved for violating laws related to drug advertisements and consumer protection.


Concerns Over Violations of Laws


The petition raised concerns about violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 by Patanjali Ayurved. The court's scrutiny of this case underscores the importance of ensuring truthfulness and accuracy in advertisements, especially in the healthcare sector.


Emphasis on Responsible Marketing Practices


As the legal battle unfolds, it will be essential to uphold the principles of transparency, consumer protection, and adherence to established laws governing advertising practices. The outcome of this case will likely have implications for the regulation of advertisements across various industries, emphasizing the need for responsible and ethical marketing practices.

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