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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
M. K. THAKKER, J
DILIPBHAI KANTIBHAI RATHWA – Appellant
Versus
THE PRESIDING OFFICER & ANR. – Respondent
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| 1. reinforcement of dress code for virtual advocates. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. non-compliance may lead to withdrawal of audience. (Para 7) |
| 3. directive issued for enforcing dress code adherence. (Para 8) |
ORAL ORDER
1. It emerges that through virtual mode of hearing learned advocates are appearing without wearing gown.
2. This Court has referred to the Gujarat High Court Rules, 1993, more particularly Rule 440, which reads as under:
“440. Uniform dress for advocates.—Advocates appearing before the court shall wear the following dress :
(1) Advocates other than lady advocates :
(a) Black buttoned up coat (chapkan, achakan or Sherwani), Barrister's gown and bands, or (b) Black open collar coat, white shirt, white collar, stiff or soft, with Barrister's gown and bands, (2) Lady Advocates :— Regional dress of subdued colour or colours with Barrister's gown and bands.”
3. This Court has also referred to the Bar Council of India Rules, wherein the prescribed uniform for advocates is provided under Clause (1), which is reproduced hereinbelow:
“1. ADVOCATES (a) A black buttoned up coat, chapkan, achkan, black sherwani and white bands with Advocates’ Gowns.
(b) A black open breas
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