The Bar Council of Kerala has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Advocate Happymon Babu for allegedly advertising his legal services through a promotional video circulated on social media platforms. The Bar Council of Kerala, however, has maintained that the responsibility to comply with the professional standards laid down under the Advocates Act and Bar Council rules lies with the advocate himself. Section 49 of the Act authorises the Bar Council of India to make rules governing advocates, which includes the prohibition on advertising. Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules explicitly prohibits advocates from soliciting work or advertising in any manner. Case Title: Bar Council of Kerala v. Advocate Happymon BabuDate: September 17, 2025