Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Summer Dress Code Exemption for Advocates, Suggests to Approach BCI

Last Updated on September 18, 2024 by Srijan Raj

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition requesting an exemption for advocates from wearing black coats during summer months, stating that maintaining dress code decorum is crucial in courts. The counsel for the petitioner argued that advocates should wear appropriate attire, excluding casual clothing like shorts and t-shirts.

The bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of proper attire for maintaining decorum in courtrooms. The CJI suggested the petitioner pursue the matter with the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the High Courts, as they are responsible for deciding such matters.

The bench dismissed the petition as withdrawn, but the counsel agreed to make representations to the BCI and the Union government for suitable amendments to the dress code under the Advocates Act 1961.