'Approach Bar Council Of India': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Relax Lawyers' Dress Code During Summer
2 years, 4 months ago

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

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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 petition moved by Advocate Shailendera Mani Tripathi seeking an exemption to Advocates from wearing black coats and gowns in the months of summer in the Supreme Court and the High Courts. In this regard, he wanted the Court to direct the Bar Council of India to amend its rules to exempt advocates from wearing Black coats and Gowns during the summer months. According to the petitioner, moving to and fro between District Courts, the High Courts and the Supreme Court, wearing coats and gowns in torrid summer heat becomes unbearable, and taking them off and carrying along is not always possible due to important files and other items being held in hands.

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SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation
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SC questions woman lawyer seeking bar reservation

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday raised eyebrows over a woman lawyer engaging a male advocate to argue her petition for a 33% reservation for women in Gujarat bar associations. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan questioned why the petitioner, advocate Meena A Jagtap, chose to “ride on the shoulder” of a male lawyer rather than arguing the …

'No Stay On Bar Association Elections', Supreme Court Reiterates; Asks DHCBA To Resolve Issue Of Women Reservation Amicably By Next Week
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Live Law  

Hearing the pleas seeking reservation for women lawyers in Delhi Bar bodies, the Supreme Court today reiterated that no stay has been imposed on the elections of Bar Associations across the country. In the context of Delhi High Court Bar Association, the Court asked DHCBA President Mohit Mathur to see that the issue of women reservation is resolved "immediately and …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Seeking Relaxations For Advocates' Dress Code In Summers
3 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Seeking Relaxations For Advocates' Dress Code In Summers

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The Supreme Court today, while refusing to entertain a petition seeking exemption for advocates from wearing black coats during summer months, emphasized the importance of maintaining dress code decorum in the courts. The counsel for the petitioner sought exemption the coat and gown requirement while keeping the band, in the light of the extreme summer heat that advocates face especially …

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Hindustan Times  

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Delhi courts allow lawyers to discard heavy black robes amid searing heatwave
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Kerala High Court Exempts Advocates From Wearing Gowns Amid Summer Heat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Exempts Advocates From Wearing Gowns Amid Summer Heat

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has passed a resolution exempting advocates from wearing gown during the summer season.The Full Court resolved to :i) Permit the Advocates appearing in the Courts in the District Judiciary to wear a white shirt with band, by making the use of black coat and the Advocate's Gown optional.ii) For the Advocates appearing in the High Court, …

Supreme Court Dismisses Advocate's Appeal Against Bar Council Rejecting Complaint Against Local Bar Association Members
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Supreme Court Dismisses Advocate's Appeal Against Bar Council Rejecting Complaint Against Local Bar Association Members

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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
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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 …

Advocate's Murder: BCI Directs Rajasthan Bar Council To Call Off Strike Before March 9, Requests State Govt To Pass Law For Protection Of Lawyers
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Law Interns To Wear White Shirt, Black Pants & Black Tie In Courts: Delhi High Court
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Law Interns To Wear White Shirt, Black Pants & Black Tie In Courts: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Bar Council Of India Must Take Concrete Preventive Steps Against Advocates' Strikes & Boycotts : Supreme Court
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Live Law  

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2 years ago

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Live Law  

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2 years ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years ago

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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Allahabad HC issues notice to BCI on plea seeking ban on present dress code for lawyers
3 years, 5 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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Make Representation To The Law Ministry: Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Enactment Of Advocate Protection Act
3 years, 8 months ago

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Live Law  

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BCI Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Nov 15 [Read Letter]
4 years, 2 months ago

BCI Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Nov 15 [Read Letter]

Live Law  

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Standing Counsel Appears For Private Parties Against Govt: Calcutta HC Seeks Reply From Bar Council Of India, State Bar Council [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

Standing Counsel Appears For Private Parties Against Govt: Calcutta HC Seeks Reply From Bar Council Of India, State Bar Council [Read Order]

Live Law  

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Delhi HC issues Notice In A Plea Seeking BCI To Conduct All India Bar Exam Through Online Mode
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC issues Notice In A Plea Seeking BCI To Conduct All India Bar Exam Through Online Mode

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking a direction to be issued to the Bar Council of India to conduct the All India Bar Examination through online mode.The Single Bench of Justice Jayant Nath has issued notice to the Bar Council of India and will next take up the matter on September 23. However, by a. Delhi …

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