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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi Bar Association exempts advocates from wearing black coats during summer
New Delhi: Delhi Bar Association has issued a notice exempting member advocates from wearing black coats during summer sessions in district courts. "The members are free to appear in courts subordinate to the Delhi High Court without wearing black coats. However, they must adhere to the other mandatory dress code rules," said the notice dated May 24, signed by the association's secretary, Vikas Goyal. Advocate Sanjay Sharma, commenting on the development, said that the association issued an advisory for the exemption of wearing black coats during summers, while the other rules of the dress code—white shirt, black trousers, and band—are strictly to be adhered to. "This relaxation of dress code has been made keeping in mind the non-air-conditioned courtrooms and extreme heat, aiming to protect advocates' health from heat strokes and discomfort. This decision has been made to ensure efficient functioning of advocates of all age groups," said advocate Sharma. Similar exemptions have long been adopted by bar associations in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. "Some may view this as undermining courtroom professionalism. However, the Bar Council of Delhi has prioritised advocates' health over traditional attire, balancing court decorum with comfort and well-being," added advocate Sharma. "All the members are hereby informed that advocates are exempted from wearing black coats during summer, i.e., from May 16 to September 30, as per the amendment in rule under Section 49(1)(gg) of the Advocates Act of 1961," stated the notice. Section 49(1)(gg) of the act empowers the Bar Council of India (BCI) to make rules regarding the dress or robe to be worn by advocates appearing before any court or tribunal. This includes considerations for climatic conditions.
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Delhi Bar Association Exempts Lawyers From Wearing Black Coats In Summer
New Delhi: The Delhi Bar Association (Tis Hazari) has exempted its members from wearing the compulsory black coats in summer in the district court. The notice of May 24 said, "All the members are hereby informed that advocates are exempted from wearing black coats during summer, ie, from May 16 to September 30, as per the amendment in rule under Section 49 (1) (gg) of the Advocates Act of 1961." The provision empowers the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame rules on the attire of advocates appearing before any court or tribunal and includes consideration of climatic conditions. "The members are free to appear in courts subordinate to the Delhi High Court without wearing black coats. The members, however, are advised to adhere to the other rules of the dress code, which is mandatory for an advocate," said the notice signed by the association's secretary Vikas Goyal.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Delhi bar body exempts lawyers from wearing black coats in summer
The Delhi Bar Association (Tis Hazari) has exempted its members from wearing the compulsory black coats in summer in the District Court. The notice of May 24, 2025 said, 'All the members are hereby informed that advocates are exempted from wearing black coats during summer, i.e., from May 16, 2025 to September 30, 2025, as per the amendment in a rule under Section 49 (1) (gg) of the Advocates Act of 1961'. The provision empowers the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame rules on the attire of advocates appearing before any court or tribunal and includes consideration of climatic conditions. "The members are free to appear in courts subordinate to the Delhi High Court without wearing black coats. The members, however, are advised to adhere to the other rules of the dress code, which is mandatory for an advocate," said the notice signed by the association's secretary Vikas Goyal.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- The Hindu
AP Bar Council removes 17 advocates from its rolls
The Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh (BCAP) has issued a notification on Tuesday removing the names of 17 advocates, including two practising in the High Court (HC), from its rolls for furnishing false/ fake educational certificates at the time of enrolment. BCAP Secretary B. Padmalatha stated that the council's enrolment committee, after an inquiry with regard to the furnishing of false/ fake educational certificates produced by them at the time of enrolment, had recommended to the Bar Council of India (BCI) to remove their names as per Section 26 (1) of the Advocates Act of 1961. After giving notice and affording an opportunity of hearing to the advocates, the BCI directed the removal of the names of the said advocates from the BCAP's rolls. The advocates are D. Ratna Kumari and P. Padmapriya (both from HC), D. Chamundeswari, C.D. Purushottam, Chintakayala C.S. N. Murthy, Kandukuri Vishvak, Nakkella Satyavati, Gedela Raja Sekhar, Dega Sai Venkata Suman, Chagalamarri Siddaiah, Yellapu Naveen, Talluru Venkata Ramanaiah, Medithe Praveena, Yadala Suresh Babu, Kurupudi Satyanarayana, G. Subrahmanyam and M.V. Maheswara Rao.
