BCI Chairman can't pass gag orders against advocates: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the BCI Chairman cannot pass gag orders against advocates. The case involved a challenge to an order issued by the BCI Chairman, which allegedly restricted advocates from making public statements. The court held that such orders violate the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. The ruling underscores the importance of protecting the rights of advocates to express their views freely. This decision highlights the court’s role in upholding constitutional rights and ensuring that regulatory bodies do not overstep their authority.