“Matter of Decorum. You Can’t Argue in Kurta-Pyjama”: SC Rejects PIL Seeking Exemption for Lawyers From Wearing Coat, Gown in Summer

Today(17th Sept), The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking to exempt lawyers from wearing the black coat and gown during summer, stressing the need to maintain courtroom decorum. The petition, filed by lawyer Shailendra Mani Tripathi, was rejected by a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.