“Legal Service Is Not Business”: Madras HC Asks State Bar Councils To Take Action Against Lawyers Soliciting Work Through Online Service Providers

The Madras High Court has addressed disciplinary action against lawyers soliciting clients through online service providers, emphasizing the violation of professional ethics and the Advocates Act. The court noted that such solicitation compromises the integrity of legal profession standards and advised Bar Councils to regulate and monitor such practices effectively. \r

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The judgment underscores the need for lawyers to maintain dignity and uphold the honor of the legal profession, refraining from activities that could undermine public trust. This decision reaffirms the ethical obligations of advocates and the importance of adhering to regulatory frameworks governing legal practice.