Dear sir, Can a Practising Lawyer work as a Insurance Agent also or not. Please Guide us.
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This discussion explores whether a practising lawyer can also work as an insurance agent. According to the Bar Council of India Rules (specifically rules 47-52), practising advocates are restricted from taking up other employments. However, agent/agency work is generally not considered 'employment' in this context, provided it's not a full-time occupation outside legal practice. While roles like law lecturing or book publishing are permitted, other activities may require Bar Council permission. The conversation also touches upon lawyers undertaking income tax and GST work, questioning if this differs from insurance agency work.