Legal Updates 2 August 2026
India Legal Update
The Supreme Court of India is revisiting Rule 36, which bans advocates from self-promotion, after recognizing commercial advertising as commercial speech in the Tata Yellow Pages vs MTNL case. This development may have significant implications for legal professionals and advertising in the country.
The Supreme Court of India is reconsidering *Rule 36*, which prohibits advocates from self-promotion. In the *Tata Yellow Pages vs MTNL* case, the court acknowledged that commercial advertising constitutes *commercial speech*, which is protected. Key points to consider:
- The court's decision may impact the way legal professionals advertise their services
- This could lead to increased competition and changes in the legal industry
- The ruling may also affect how companies advertise their services in the country
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