The Bar Council of India has revised regulations, allowing foreign lawyers and firms to practice foreign and international law under specific conditions. They can advise on foreign law and participate in international commercial arbitration, but are barred from practicing Indian law. These changes aim to establish India as a global arbitration hub while protecting the rights of Indian advocates.
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