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Time of India
4 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Lawyers don't need to wear black coats in summer: Delhi Bar Association
In a major relief to lawyers practising in the Capital amidst the scorching heat, the Delhi Bar Association (DBA) has decided that advocates will be exempt from wearing black coats, their usual dress code, from May 16 to September 30. Rules framed under Section 49(1)(gg) of the Advocates Act, 1961, prescribe a dress code for all practising advocates. This comprises a black buttoned-up coat, chapkan, achkan (a knee-length upper garment with long sleeves, side slits and a standing collar), black sherwani and white bands with advocate's gown for men advocates. Women advocates have to wear a black and full or half-sleeve jacket or blouse, white collar, stiff or soft, and white bands with advocates' gowns or sarees and long skirts (white or black without any design). 'All the members are hereby informed that advocates are exempted from wearing a black coat during summer (from May 16 to September 30) as per amendment in rules under Section 49(1)(gg) of the Advocates Act,1961,' DBA said in a circular dated May 24. 'Therefore, the members are at liberty to appear in the Courts subordinate to the Delhi High Court without wearing a black coat… The members are, however, advised to adhere to other rules of the dress code…,' the circular issued by Vikas Goyal, Secretary, DBA, said. DBA also said the district and sessions judges of various court complexes across Delhi have been informed of this decision. 'This is a very good step. The weather is very erratic and humid. In June, the heat will be way worse. This should be done by all Bar Associations and Councils across North India,' said Advocate Dhir Singh Kasana, former Saket Bar Association secretary. 'Indian district courts lack proper infrastructure in terms of fans, air conditioners, unhygienic washrooms, and sitting rooms, coupled with rising temperatures, it has become a daily physical and mental challenge for the advocates to wear black coats during court hours, especially in summer…This move is a welcome step towards the welfare of the advocates practising at district courts,' Advocate Paras Jain, who practices in Delhi, said. On February 27 this year, the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG) issued a circular stating that advocates need not wear black coats from March 1 to June 30 every year. Similarly, Bhopal's Bar Council gave a similar exemption to lawyers from April 15 to July 15, 2025.
