Welcome to the official website of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana (“Council”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Purpose of the Website
The website is provided for the purpose of:
- Disseminating information related to the Bar Council and its functions
- Providing updates, notifications, and circulars
- Allowing online applications for advocate enrollment, certificates, and other services
- Offering public access to advocate verification and rolls
- Facilitating communication between the Council and its members
This website is not intended for commercial use or personal legal advice.
2. Eligibility
Use of this website is permitted only by individuals who are:
- Citizens of India or legally residing persons eligible for enrollment
- Advocates enrolled with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana
- Members of the public seeking basic information related to advocates or legal procedures
3. User Conduct
By using this Site, you agree:
- Not to misuse, modify, disrupt, or interfere with the Site or its associated networks
- Not to upload or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or harmful
- Not to impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with the Council
- To provide accurate and up-to-date information in any form submissions or applications
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, design, logos, images, and documents, is the intellectual property of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited without written permission.
5. Disclaimer of Liability
- The Council makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content provided on the Site but does not guarantee its completeness or timeliness.
- The Council shall not be liable for any loss, direct or indirect, arising from reliance on information available on this website.
- Any external links provided are for convenience only; the Council does not endorse or take responsibility for third-party content.
6. Privacy
Use of this Site is also governed by our [Privacy Policy]. Personal data submitted through forms or applications will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and used solely for official purposes.
7. Modifications
The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana reserves the right to update, modify, or change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
8. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website or any of its services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the operation of the Site or others.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Chandigarh, Union Territory.