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India opens legal doors: Landmark decision allows foreign lawyers practice rights
by Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》
In a historic move that transforms India's legal landscape, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced groundbreaking amendments to its regulations that will, for the first time, permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India under specific conditions.
According to a press release issued by the BCI on May 14, the revised rules allow foreign legal practitioners to advise on foreign law and participate in international commercial arbitration conducted in India, provided such arbitration involves foreign or international legal frameworks.
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