Disclaimer

1. General Information Only
   The information contained in this website (ravindersinghdhull.net) is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. The content on this website, including all articles, blog posts, legal guides, and other materials published in English and Hindi, does not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, or any form of professional counsel.
   No reader, user, or browser of this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in, or accessible through, this website without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a duly licensed advocate.
2. No Advocate-Client Relationship
   Accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this website does not create an advocate-client (lawyer-client) relationship between the user and Advocate Ravinder Singh Dhull. The transmission and receipt of information contained on this website, in whole or in part, or communication with Advocate Ravinder Singh Dhull via the internet, e-mail, or through this website does not constitute or create an advocate-client relationship.
   No advocate-client relationship shall be formed unless and until a formal engagement letter or Vakalatnama is executed and signed by both the advocate and the client, and all terms of engagement including fees and scope of representation are mutually agreed upon.
3. No Solicitation or Advertisement
   This website is not intended to be and shall not be construed as a source of solicitation or advertisement of any kind. The purpose of this website is solely informational — to provide general information about the legal practice of Advocate Ravinder Singh Dhull, areas of practice, and legal awareness articles for public benefit.
   In compliance with the Bar Council of India Rules (detailed below), this website does not seek to solicit work or advertise legal services, either directly or indirectly. The user acknowledges that there has been no advertisement, solicitation, personal communication, or inducement of any sort whatsoever from the advocate or this website to visit, browse, or use this website.
4. No Warranty or Guarantee
   While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and currency of the information provided on this website, no warranties or representations, express or implied, are made regarding the same. The information may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or may not reflect the most current legal developments.
   The law is subject to frequent changes. Statutes, rules, regulations, and judicial interpretations are updated and amended from time to time. The reader is advised to verify the current legal position from original and authoritative sources such as the official gazette, court records, and government websites.
5. No Guarantee of Results
   Past results described on this website or in any associated materials do not guarantee or suggest similar outcomes in any future matter. Each legal matter is unique and depends on its own specific facts, circumstances, applicable law, and judicial discretion. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other advocates.
6. Third-Party Links
   This website may contain hyperlinks to other websites maintained by third parties, including government portals, courts, and legal databases. These links are provided for the user’s convenience and reference only. Advocate Ravinder Singh Dhull does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of any information provided on any third-party website and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such websites.
7. Intellectual Property
   All content on this website, including text, articles, images, logos, graphics, and design, is the intellectual property of Advocate Ravinder Singh Dhull unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without prior written permission is prohibited and may be subject to legal action under applicable intellectual property laws of India.
8. Limitation of Liability
   Under no circumstances shall Advocate Ravinder Singh Dhull be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of the use of, access to, or inability to access this website or any content contained herein. This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
   This disclaimer and the use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Chandigarh.
10. User Acknowledgement
    By accessing and using this website, the user acknowledges and confirms that:
11. The user has accessed this website voluntarily and on the user’s own accord, seeking information about the advocate’s practice for the user’s own information and use;
12. There has been no solicitation, advertisement, or inducement of any nature whatsoever from Advocate Ravinder Singh Dhull or anyone on his behalf to access this website;
13. The information on this website is for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, and the user shall not rely upon any content as a substitute for professional legal advice;
14. No advocate-client relationship is created by use of or access to this website, and such relationship shall only arise through a formal engagement process;
15. The user has read and understood this disclaimer and the Bar Council of India Rules referenced below, and agrees to be bound by the terms set forth herein.
     
    BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA RULES
    The following section sets out the relevant provisions of the Bar Council of India Rules framed under the Advocates Act, 1961 that govern the conduct of advocates with respect to advertising, solicitation, and maintenance of websites. This website is maintained in strict compliance with these rules.

A. Statutory Framework
The Advocates Act, 1961 (hereinafter “the Act”) is the primary legislation governing the legal profession in India. Section 4 of the Act establishes the Bar Council of India (“BCI”) as the apex regulatory body for the legal profession.
Section 49(1)(c) of the Advocates Act, 1961 empowers the Bar Council of India to make rules laying down the standards of professional conduct and etiquette to be observed by advocates. In exercise of these powers, the BCI has framed Chapter II of Part VI of the BCI Rules — “Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette.”
Any violation of these rules may lead to disciplinary proceedings under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961, which empowers the disciplinary committees of Bar Councils to take action for professional misconduct.
B. Rule 36 — Prohibition on Advertising and Solicitation
Rule 36, Section IV (Duty to Colleagues), Chapter II, Part VI of the BCI Rules is the primary rule governing advocate advertising. The rule states:
“An advocate shall not solicit work or advertise, either directly or indirectly, whether by circulars, advertisements, touts, personal communications, interviews not warranted by personal relations, furnishing or inspiring newspaper comments or producing his photographs to be published in connection with cases in which he has been engaged or concerned.
His sign-board or name-plate should be of a reasonable size. The sign-board or name-plate or stationery should not indicate that he is or has been President or Member of a Bar Council or of any Association or that he has been associated with any person or organization or with any particular cause or matter or that he specializes in any particular type of work or that he has been a Judge or an Advocate General.”
C. 2008 Amendment — Proviso to Rule 36
By a resolution dated 30th April, 2008, the Bar Council of India amended Rule 36 by adding the following proviso:
“PROVIDED that this rule will not stand in the way of advocates furnishing website information as prescribed in the Schedule under intimation to and as approved by the Bar Council of India. Any additional other input in the particulars than approved by the Bar Council of India will be deemed to be violation of Rule 36 and such advocates are liable to be proceeded with misconduct under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961.”
Under this proviso and the Schedule to Rule 36, advocates are permitted to furnish the following limited information on a website:

6. Name of the advocate
7. Address of the advocate’s office/chamber
8. Contact details — telephone number and email address
9. Professional and academic qualifications and details of enrollment
10. Areas of practice (without claiming specialization)
    Any information beyond the above, if not approved by the BCI, shall constitute a violation of Rule 36 and may attract disciplinary proceedings under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961.
    
    COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

In compliance with the Bar Council of India Rules, this website (ravindersinghdhull.net) strictly adheres to the following principles:

16. No Solicitation: This website does not solicit work or clients, either directly or indirectly, through any means.
17. Informational Purpose Only: All content published on this website is solely for general information, public legal awareness, and education. The articles and blog posts are not intended as legal advice and should not be construed as such.
18. No Advertising: This website does not advertise legal services. The information provided is limited to what is permitted under the 2008 Proviso to Rule 36 of the BCI Rules.
19. Permitted Information: The website contains only the advocate’s name, address, contact details, professional and academic qualifications, enrollment details, and areas of practice — as permitted by the Schedule to Rule 36.
20. No Client Testimonials: This website does not contain any client testimonials, endorsements, case results intended for solicitation, or claims of superiority over other advocates.
21. No Case-Connected Photographs: No photographs published in connection with cases in which the advocate has been engaged or concerned are displayed on this website.
22. User’s Own Accord: Any person accessing this website does so of their own volition. The decision to communicate with the advocate through this website is solely at the user’s discretion.

Contact for Disclaimer Queries
If you have any questions regarding this disclaimer or the compliance of this website with the Bar Council of India Rules, you may write to: office.rsdhull@gmail.com

Ravinder Singh Dhull
Advocate, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh