India law firms and lawyers

The law of India is based on mainly based on the English common law but maintains a hybrid legal system with a mixture of common, civil and religious laws.

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in India.

A lawyer licensed to practice law in India is called an Advocate. An advocate must be registered with a mandatory state Bar Council. The Bar Council of India is the overarching national body for all state bars and regulates the legal professional in India.