The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) has submitted a detailed representation to the Bar Council of India (BCI) seeking recognition of General Counsels and in-house legal professionals as legal practitioners under the proposed Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Association has urged the BCI to expand the definition of “legal practitioner” to expressly include … Continue reading GCAI Urges BCI to Recognise General Counsels, In-House Lawyers Under Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026