\The Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) has sounded a clear warning to members of the Bar, cautioning them against filming and sharing reels, videos, or similar social media content from within or around the premises of the Kerala High Court.
In a notice issued on June 3, the association said it had observed a growing trend of videos recorded on the High Court campus being circulated across social media platforms. According to the KHCAA, such conduct falls short of the professional standards expected from advocates and risks undermining the dignity attached to the legal profession.
The association pointed to provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961, and the Bar Council of India Rules governing professional conduct. It highlighted that lawyers are bound by ethical obligations that discourage direct or indirect promotion of their professional work and require them to maintain appropriate standards of decorum.
KHCAA stressed that creating and distributing social media content from court premises is inconsistent with these professional responsibilities. The body warned that advocates found engaging in such activities could face disciplinary proceedings for professional misconduct under the Advocates Act.
The advisory arrives at a time when the legal fraternity’s use of social media is drawing increasing attention. Concerns have grown over content featuring court complexes, judicial institutions, and official court-related settings being used for online engagement.
A similar controversy emerged last year when a newly enrolled lawyer faced scrutiny after a video from his enrolment ceremony was widely shared online. The footage reportedly included visuals of a High Court judge’s official vehicle and registration details, prompting action from the Bar Council of Kerala.
With its latest directive, the KHCAA has sought to reinforce professional boundaries and remind advocates that court premises are not venues for creating content aimed at social media audiences.
