Madhya Pradesh HC Seeks Response on PIL Against Online Ads Promoting Legal Services via Celebrity Endorsement

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought responses from the state and central governments on a PIL challenging online advertisements that use celebrity endorsements to promote legal services, arguing such practices violate Bar Council of India rules against soliciting clients.

The petition claims these ads mislead the public and commercialise the legal profession.

The court will examine whether existing regulations adequately address digital advertising ethics and professional conduct for lawyers. The matter is listed next week.

[Prashant Upadhyay v Bar Council of India]