Justice Nagarathna Warns Against Lawyers Soliciting Clients Through Fear on Social Media
Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court expressed serious concerns over the growing trend of lawyers using social media to solicit clients by spreading fear. She emphasized that this practice undermines the integrity of the legal profession and exploits the vulnerable. Lawyers should not resort to fear-mongering tactics to attract clients, as it compromises the profession’s ethical standards. Justice Nagarathna called for more accountability and urged the legal fraternity to adhere to professional ethics while using digital platforms.
