Tribunals Have No Authority To Issue Instructions On Dress Code Of Advocates Appearing Before Them: Madras High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Tribunals Have No Authority To Issue Instructions On Dress Code Of Advocates Appearing Before Them: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has quashed a notification issued by the Registrar of NCLT which made it mandatory for advocates appearing before any bench of NCLT to wear gowns. Earlier, a bench of Justice K Ravichandrabaabu and Justice TS Sivagnanam had ordered an interim stay on the operation of the order holding it to be in conflict with the Rules of the Bar Council of India which make wearing of gowns mandatory for an advocate only in case she or he is appearing in the Supreme Court or the high courts. The division bench of Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq in the judgment noted that as per Section 34 of the Advocates Act and the Bar Council of India Rules, only the High Court can frame rules for the dress code for the appearance of advocates. When there are statutory rules framed by the competent authority and when the statute has conferred the powers on the High Court with reference to prescription of the dress code, any instruction, direction, advisory by the Tribunal, especially when it runs contrary to the statutory rules, is ultravires the Act, and without there being any source of power for issuance of such directions." The court noted that during the pendency of proceedings, the NCLT modified its earlier order and followed the Bar Council of India Rules with respect to the dress code for legal practitioners.

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Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Bar Council rules do not allow face veil for women advocates
3 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Bar Council rules do not allow face veil for women advocates

Op India  

In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court held that women lawyers cannot appear before the court with their faces covered. The court pointed out that the Bar Council of India does not allow women advocates to wear face veils. On the 13th of December, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi and Justice Rahul Bharti observed that the Bar Council …

Face Covering By Women Advocates Violates BCI Dress Code: J&K High Court
3 months ago

Face Covering By Women Advocates Violates BCI Dress Code: J&K High Court

Live Law  

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has categorically held that women advocates cannot appear before the court with their faces covered, citing clear provisions under the Bar Council of India rules. Upon submission of the report to this effect the court scrutinized the legal framework under the BCI rules, specifically Chapter IV, which prescribes the dress code …

The long-drawn courtroom drama over lawyers’ dress codes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The long-drawn courtroom drama over lawyers’ dress codes

Hindustan Times  

It's not only about asserting identity or removing the symbols of slavery. The BCI informed the court that it has formed a five-member committee to have detailed deliberations with the bar and judiciary on their demand to redetermine the dress code of lawyers. Paresh Misra, member, UP Bar Council, said, "We need to have a re-look at the dress code …

SC to hear on Friday plea against ban on hijab, burqa in pvt college
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC to hear on Friday plea against ban on hijab, burqa in pvt college

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea filed by a group of college students against a Bombay high court judgment that upheld a ban on wearing hijab, niqab, burqa, caps and similar attire at a private college in Mumbai. The case involves NG Acharya & DK Marathe College in Mumbai, which prescribed a dress code prohibiting students from …

'Issue Guidelines For Advocates To Avoid Wearing Uniforms Outside Court Premises': Allahabad High Court To UP Bar Council
1 year, 4 months ago

'Issue Guidelines For Advocates To Avoid Wearing Uniforms Outside Court Premises': Allahabad High Court To UP Bar Council

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has asked the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to issue guidelines that the Advocates should avoid wearing uniforms outside the Court premises. The occasion to make this observation by the bench arose while hearing a criminal writ petition filed by a local lawyer Subhanshu Singh who had alleged that in September this year, he was assaulted …

Summer Dress Code: Madras High Court Makes Black Robes Optional For Advocates Between April To June Every Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Summer Dress Code: Madras High Court Makes Black Robes Optional For Advocates Between April To June Every Year

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has said that wearing of gowns for lawyers would be optional between April 1 and June 30 of every year. Collar bands and black coats are however still compulsory, the Registrar General said in a circular. Considering the request, the full court consisting of all the judges of the Madras High Court as now resolved to …

Madras High Court Reserves Decision On Plea Challenging Order Asking Lawyers To Wear Gowns Before NCLT Benches
2 years, 2 months ago

Madras High Court Reserves Decision On Plea Challenging Order Asking Lawyers To Wear Gowns Before NCLT Benches

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea challenging a notification issued by the Registrar of NCLT which made it mandatory for advocates to wear gowns while appearing before any bench of NCLT. Earlier, a bench of Justice K Ravichandrabaabu and Justice TS Sivagnanam had ordered an interim stay on the operation of the order holding …

High Court stays circular on dress code for law interns
2 years, 3 months ago

High Court stays circular on dress code for law interns

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday put on hold a circular issued by the Shahdara Bar Association prescribing a dress code for law interns different from advocates. Justice Prathiba M Singh, also asked Bar Council of Delhi Chairman Murari Tiwari to convene a meeting at 4 p.m., December 12 with the Bar Council of India, Delhi High Court Bar Association …

We Must Reconsider Dress Code Of Lawyers, Strictness Of Attire Shouldn't Lead To Moral Policing Of Women Lawyers: CJI DY Chandrachud
2 years, 4 months ago

We Must Reconsider Dress Code Of Lawyers, Strictness Of Attire Shouldn't Lead To Moral Policing Of Women Lawyers: CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud was invited as the Chief Guest for the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on 25th November 2022. While encouraging a culture of dialogue through his address, CJI Chandrachud advocated for reconsidering the strict dress-code for lawyers in India, especially in summers. In a country like India where …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Dress Code In Schools
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Dress Code In Schools

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking Common Dress Code in all registered and recognised educational institutions for staff and students. According to the petitioner, Nikhil Upadhyay, a Common Dress Code will secure equality of status and social equality as well as promote fraternity, dignity and national integration. It is very essential to introduce …

'Approach Bar Council Of India': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Relax Lawyers' Dress Code During Summer
2 years, 8 months ago

'Approach Bar Council Of India': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Relax Lawyers' Dress Code During Summer

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today declined to entertain a petition seeking relaxation of dress code for lawyers during the summer season. During the hearing, Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner pointed out that as the Supreme Court does not have air-conditioned corridors, wearing back gowns and coats would be an issue, especially in Delhi. The Court was hearing a …

'Unsavoury Incidents Occurring In Court Halls': Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Urges Junior Lawyers, Interns To Follow Dress Code, Maintain Decorum
2 years, 9 months ago

'Unsavoury Incidents Occurring In Court Halls': Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Urges Junior Lawyers, Interns To Follow Dress Code, Maintain Decorum

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has released a notice on Wednesday urging junior lawyers and law interns to stick to the dress code prescribed for lawyers by the Bar Council of India and the High Court and to maintain the decorum of the court. The Honourable High Court of Kerala by OM No A1 627/2017 dated 14.02.2018 has also …

Karnataka hijab row: Plea moved in Supreme Court challenging High Court verdict
3 years ago

Karnataka hijab row: Plea moved in Supreme Court challenging High Court verdict

Firstpost  

The plea has been filed by a Muslim student. On Tuesday, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the petitions filed by students from a Pre-University college in Udupi, seeking permission to wear Hijab inside the classroom New Delhi: The plea moved in Supreme Court challenging Karnataka High Court’s order, which dismissed petitions against the ban on Hijab in educational institutions, has …

Devotees Expected To Enter Temples In Proper Dress Code; Temples Having Dress Code May Fix Visible Sign Boards : Madras High Court
3 years ago

Devotees Expected To Enter Temples In Proper Dress Code; Temples Having Dress Code May Fix Visible Sign Boards : Madras High Court

Live Law  

In a plea for a mandatory dress code to allow entry into temples, Madras High Court has observed that devotees are expected to enter the temple premises in proper dress code.However, the Court also held that it cannot issue a general direction to all temples to put up signboards prescribing the dress code as suggested by the petitioner.A division bench …

"Advocates' Dress Code Against India's Climate, Band Is Religious Symbol Of Christianity": PIL In Allahabad HC, Notice Issued To BCI
3 years, 8 months ago

"Advocates' Dress Code Against India's Climate, Band Is Religious Symbol Of Christianity": PIL In Allahabad HC, Notice Issued To BCI

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Friday issued a notice to the Bar Council of India on a plea seeking a ban on the existing dress code of black coat and robes prescribed for lawyers alleging that the same is against the climate conditions of India. The plea has been moved by party-in-person Ashok Pande who has also urged the Court …

Allahabad HC issues notice to BCI on plea seeking ban on present dress code for lawyers
3 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad HC issues notice to BCI on plea seeking ban on present dress code for lawyers

India TV News  

The Allahabad High Court issued notice to the Bar Council of India on Friday on a plea seeking a ban on the present dress code of black coat and robes for lawyers. The petitioner has demanded from the court that it should direct the BCI to frame fresh rules for prescribing a new dress code for lawyers across India in …

'Decision To Relax Dress Code Only For Lawyers Discriminatory ': Retired Judicial Officers Write To CJI SA Bobde And Gujarat CJ[Read Letter]
4 years, 9 months ago

'Decision To Relax Dress Code Only For Lawyers Discriminatory ': Retired Judicial Officers Write To CJI SA Bobde And Gujarat CJ[Read Letter]

Live Law  

A group of retired Judicial Officers from the state of Gujarat have addressed a letter to the High Court, seeking relaxation for Subordinate Judicial Officers from wearing black coats, as precautionary measure to contain spread of Covid-19. BL Dabhi, ADJ; and KP Vegad, SrCJ, highlighting that the High Court's decision to relax the dress code only for lawyers and not …

Advocates Appearing Via Video Conferencing Before Bombay HC And All Its Benches Exempted From Wearing Black Coat & Gown [Read Circular]
4 years, 10 months ago

Advocates Appearing Via Video Conferencing Before Bombay HC And All Its Benches Exempted From Wearing Black Coat & Gown [Read Circular]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued a notice exempting all the advocates appearing before the principal bench at Bombay and other benches of the High Court including the High Court of Bombay at Goa from wearing black coats and advocates' gowns. Similarly, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of Covid-19, in a circular dated May 13, the …

Jharkhand HC Postpones Summer Vacation 2020; Relaxes Dress Code For Lawyers [Read Notification]
4 years, 10 months ago

Jharkhand HC Postpones Summer Vacation 2020; Relaxes Dress Code For Lawyers [Read Notification]

Live Law  

In modification of its previous order for cancellation of Summer Vacation 2020 that is scheduled between May 18, 2020 and June 6, 2020, the Jharkhand High Court has intimated that instead of being cancelled, the summer vacation shall stand postponed sine-die subject to any further decision taken by the Full Court. Further, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread …

[COVID-19] 'No Coats, Gowns/Robes Required To Be Worn By Lawyers Across India Till Further Orders' :BCI [Read Circular]
4 years, 10 months ago

[COVID-19] 'No Coats, Gowns/Robes Required To Be Worn By Lawyers Across India Till Further Orders' :BCI [Read Circular]

Live Law  

Following the Supreme Court's circular on Wednesday relaxing lawyer's dress code dispensing with Gown and robes, the Bar Council of India has issued an Administrative Order reiterating that the same for Advocates throughout the country. "It is notified for information of all Advocates of the country, that considering the medical advice and also the circular dated 13.05.2020 issued by Hon'ble …

Bombay HC Exempts Judges Of Subordinate Courts From Wearing Black Coat/Gown & Lawyers From Wearing Black Coat [Read Circular]
4 years, 10 months ago

Bombay HC Exempts Judges Of Subordinate Courts From Wearing Black Coat/Gown & Lawyers From Wearing Black Coat [Read Circular]

Live Law  

As summer approaches, the Bombay High Court has decided to exempt all the judges of subordinate courts in Maharashtra, Goa, UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu from wearing both the black coat and gown, whereas lawyers appearing before them have been exempt from wearing black coats. It is clarified that the judges may wear either the …

Madras HC Puts Interim Stay On NCLT Order Telling Advocates To Wear Gowns Before NCLT Benches [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC Puts Interim Stay On NCLT Order Telling Advocates To Wear Gowns Before NCLT Benches [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has stayed for now the operation of the order issued by the Registrar of the National Company Law Tribunal which made it mandatory for advocates to wear gowns while appearing before any bench of NCLT.A bench of Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice K Ravichandrabaabu placed the November 14 order issued by NCLT Registrar under interim stay …

Calcutta University law dept students to have new dress code
8 years, 9 months ago

Calcutta University law dept students to have new dress code

Live Law  

The University of Calcutta has announced a new dress code for the students of Law Department following the recommendations of the Bar Council of India. The order of the Bar Council of India imposing a dress code on law students of colleges under Calcutta University has provoked the ire of students of Hazra Law College who say they would continue …

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]
8 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DBA Division Bench of Madras High Court has set aside the Single Judge’s Order prescribing dress Code for devotees to enter Temples in Tamil Nadu. Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DB A Division Bench of …

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]
8 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DBA Division Bench of Madras High Court has set aside the Single Judge’s Order prescribing dress Code for devotees to enter Temples in Tamil Nadu. Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DB A Division Bench of …

MP Lower Court Lawyers exempted from wearing Black Robe for Three Months
8 years, 11 months ago

MP Lower Court Lawyers exempted from wearing Black Robe for Three Months

Live Law  

Madhya Pradesh State Bar Council has reportedly decided to exempt Lower Court Lawyers from wearing black Coats during this summer. State Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh Secretary Mukesh Mishra said that "In a bid to provide relief to more than 60,000 advocates from sultry heat we have exempted them from wearing black coats from April 15 to July 15," reports …

Madras High Court suspends dress code in temples
9 years, 2 months ago

Madras High Court suspends dress code in temples

Deccan Chronicle  

Madurai: The Madras High Court on Monday stayed a controversial order of a single judge, imposing a dress code for devotees visiting temples across Tamil Nadu, on a batch of petitions challenging the order on the ground that it was “discriminatory”. Besides, the Tamil Nadu Temple Entry authorisation Act 1947 and rules are already governing the field,and there was no …

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order
9 years, 2 months ago

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order

Live Law  

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday reportedly suspended an earlier order of a Single Judge which had prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State.The order has been stayed till January 18 by a division bench comprising Justices V. Ramasubramanian and. …

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order
9 years, 2 months ago

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order

Live Law  

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday reportedly suspended an earlier order of a Single Judge which had prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State.The order has been stayed till January 18 by a division bench comprising Justices V. Ramasubramanian and. …

Stipulating Dress Code for Advocates cannot be termed as either Arbitrary or Unreasonable: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
9 years, 3 months ago

Stipulating Dress Code for Advocates cannot be termed as either Arbitrary or Unreasonable: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“The dress worn by the Advocate clearly induces the seriousness of purpose and a sense of decorum which are highly necessary and conducive for the dispensation of justice”- Justice A.M. ShaffiqueThe High Court of Kerala has dismissed a writ petition challenging the present dress code of advocates prescribed by the Bar Council of India under Section 49 of the Advocates …

Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]
9 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court has prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State. Apart from these conditions the court had also given a direction therein to insist a dress code for men and women, including children to enhance the spiritual …

Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]
9 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court has prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State. Apart from these conditions the court had also given a direction therein to insist a dress code for men and women, including children to enhance the spiritual …

Madras HC directs authorities to implement dress code for devotees
9 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC directs authorities to implement dress code for devotees

India TV News  

Madurai: Madras High court yesterday directed Tamil Nadu Government and Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department to implement dress code for devotees coming to offer worship in temples to enhance spiritual ambiance. Therefore prescribing dress code for devotees coming to worship in temples of Tamil Nadu was inevitable so as to enhance the spiritual ambiance among devotees. The judge said …

New Dress Code for Staffs in MP and Kerala High Courts
9 years, 5 months ago

New Dress Code for Staffs in MP and Kerala High Courts

Live Law  

The Registrar General of Madhya Pradesh High Court Shri.Ved Prakash Sharma issued a direction forbidding “colourful clothes” including jeans and T-shirts by its staff during working hours. It has hardly been a fortnight since the Registrar General of Kerala High Court issued a circular directing its women staff, attending Bench duties, who wish to cover their head, to wear black. …

New Dress Code for Staffs in MP and Kerala High Courts
9 years, 5 months ago

New Dress Code for Staffs in MP and Kerala High Courts

Live Law  

The Registrar General of Madhya Pradesh High Court Shri.Ved Prakash Sharma issued a direction forbidding “colourful clothes” including jeans and T-shirts by its staff during working hours. It has hardly been a fortnight since the Registrar General of Kerala High Court issued a circular directing its women staff, attending Bench duties, who wish to cover their head, to wear black. …

Relaxation of dress code; Advocates in subordinate courts can choose not to wear coats and gowns during summers, says BCI
10 years, 8 months ago

Relaxation of dress code; Advocates in subordinate courts can choose not to wear coats and gowns during summers, says BCI

Live Law  

Bar Council Of India had happy news for the lawyers practicing in subordinate courts when upon a representation made by a group of lawyers from Tamil Nadu, it directed that lawyers practicing in lower courts need not wear the black gown/coat while arguing in court.K. Bar Council Of India had happy news for the lawyers practicing in subordinate courts when …

Relaxation of dress code; Advocates in subordinate courts can choose not to wear coats and gowns during summers, says BCI
10 years, 8 months ago

Relaxation of dress code; Advocates in subordinate courts can choose not to wear coats and gowns during summers, says BCI

Live Law  

Bar Council Of India had happy news for the lawyers practicing in subordinate courts when upon a representation made by a group of lawyers from Tamil Nadu, it directed that lawyers practicing in lower courts need not wear the black gown/coat while arguing in court.K. Bar Council Of India had happy news for the lawyers practicing in subordinate courts when …

Madras High Court Judge: Unfortunate that British era dress code exists
10 years, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Judge: Unfortunate that British era dress code exists

India TV News  

Chennai: A Judge of Madras High Court, who was denied entry into Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Club here for wearing dhoti, the traditional attire of Tamil Nadu, yesterday said it was unfortunate that dress code prescribed by British rulers was being followed in clubs even after independence. When Justice D Hariparanthaman alighted from his official car at the club premises …

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