This writ petition is filed seeking the following reliefs:

'i) to strike down Exts:P-1 and P-2 declaring them as illegal and unenforceable;

ii) to issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ, direction or order commanding the respondents 2 and 3 to make rules for a dress code for Advocates having regard to the climatic conditions and disassociating from the British colonial hangover;

iii) a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ, direction or order commanding the 1st respondent to appoint a Commission of Inquiry under Section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 to enquire into and suggest appropriate dress code for Advocates;

iv) a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ, direction or order commanding the respondents 1, 2 and 3 prohibit the intimidating dress code in courts, where children and illiterate rural people are likely to be involved;

v) any other relief that this honourable court deems fit and proper in the nature and circumstances of the case, including a direction to pay costs to the petitioner.'

2. Petitioner is a Lawyer by profession. His grievance is with reference to the Rules by which Advocates both men and women in Kerala are