“Send an email. But where is your band? Is this some fashion parade going on?” the Chief Justice asked, according to media. When the advocate explained he was “in a rush,” the Chief Justice firmly responded, “Sorry, cannot hear if you are not in proper attire.”
New Delhi: On 19th July: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud reprimanded a lawyer for appearing in court without his neckband, an essential part of a lawyer’s attire along with the black coat. The advocate, who brought up an urgent demolition case, was criticized by the Chief Justice for his attire.
“Send an email. But where is your band? Is this some fashion parade going on?” the Chief Justice asked, according to media. When the advocate explained he was “in a rush,” the Chief Justice firmly responded, “Sorry, cannot hear if you are not in proper attire.”
The Bar Council of India rules specify the dress code for advocates in court, emphasizing a sober and dignified appearance. Advocates must wear black buttoned-up coats, chapkans, achkans, black sherwanis, white shirts, and white bands with their gowns, along with long trousers (white, black-striped, or grey) or dhotis, excluding jeans. In lower courts, a black tie can be worn instead of bands.
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The dress code for women advocates includes a black full-sleeve jacket or blouse, white collar with white bands, and an advocate’s gown. They may also wear white blouses with or without collars with a black open breast coat. Additionally, sarees, long skirts, or Punjabi dresses in white, black, or subdued colors are acceptable, provided they are paired with a black coat and bands.
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