Restraint and maturity are what the Tribunal Members could have shown, the High Court said, as it quashed the Rs 10,000 imposed as CAT Jammu costs on Senior Advocate Jahangir Iqbal Ganai, holding that heated exchanges between the Bar and the Bench should not be escalated into contempt or costs against advocates. Jammu: Costs imposed […]
Law students in the last two years of their course alone can now intern at the Kerala High Court, though individual Judges remain free to take interns at their discretion, under an amended internship policy notified by the Court. Kochi: Under an amended Internship Policy effective from October 17, 2026, the High Court of Kerala […]
A stay, and then an invitation to chambers: the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has put the CAT Jammu order imposing Rs 10,000 costs on Senior Advocate Jahangir Ganai on hold, and has called the Tribunal members and the petitioners to meet it and explore a settlement. Jammu and Kashmir: Until the next […]
A saree may be graceful and respectful, but “its dignity cannot be converted into a compulsory uniform by force of individual preference”: the Kerala High Court has held that dress choice is fundamental right, ordering police protection for a headmistress stopped at her school gate for wearing a churidar. Ernakulam: The Kerala High Court has […]
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recognized that the Bar Council of India guidelines do not permit female advocates to appear in court with their faces covered. This was highlighted after a claimant, Advocate Syed Ainain Qadri, refused to remove her covering. Ultimately, the Court dismissed the related case on December 13.
A petition filed in the Madras High Court seeks a directive for Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to adhere to the formal dress code for government officials. The plea argues that Udhayanidhi’s casual attire and display of the DMK party symbol at official events violate constitutional provisions and government regulations.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging NG Acharya and DK Marathe College’s ban on religious attire. The college enforced a dress code prohibiting burqas, hijabs, and niqabs, prompting nine students to contest the notice. The plea argues that the college lacks the authority to impose such restrictions, violating the students’ rights and contradicting inclusivity objectives.
The Supreme Court of India set to hear a petition challenging the mandatory requirement for lawyers to wear black coats, citing unsuitability for the hot climate. The petitioner calls for alternative dress code options to accommodate diverse climatic conditions. The petition seeks exemptions during summer months and a committee to study the health impacts.
