Prayagraj: Taking it seriously lawyers Appearing in a multi-colored shirt and casual attire during the virtual hearing, Allahabad High Court have set dress code For lawyers and office bearers have also been asked bar Association To advise its members of the High Court not to adopt any casual approach which may hinder the administration of justice while appearing before this court through virtual mode.
Passing the above directions, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamsheri observed, “Presence of Advocates in casual attire is highly inappropriate and unacceptable under any circumstances. Advocates should understand that matters can be done through virtual mode from their home or office or cubicle.” His presence for the hearing of an extended courtroom is one of a kind and it is as serious as attending a proceeding inside a courtroom.”
Prescribing a dress code for lawyers, hearing a case on Wednesday, the court directed, “They should wear ‘plain white shirt/white salwar-kameez/white sari’ while appearing in the court in virtual form”. It is necessary to wear with white neck band. Mode. The premises from which they appear should have decent and presentable background with peaceful surroundings and be attentive to the court. If they also wear black coat then its will be appreciated,” the court further said.
The order further said, “Today while hearing the present matter through virtual mode, an advocate appearing for one of the parties appeared wearing a collared shirt and showed no remorse even after objecting to his conduct. The court has shown leniency in not imposing any cost on the guilty advocate.
In its order, the court cited past instances of such appearances, which included ‘a woman lawyer with a face pack’, a ‘lawyer while driving a scooter’ and a lawyer appearing before the court ‘wearing a vest’ . The court warned and said it would not ignore any more ‘casual appearance’ by lawyers during virtual court hearings.
Passing the above directions, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamsheri observed, “Presence of Advocates in casual attire is highly inappropriate and unacceptable under any circumstances. Advocates should understand that matters can be done through virtual mode from their home or office or cubicle.” His presence for the hearing of an extended courtroom is one of a kind and it is as serious as attending a proceeding inside a courtroom.”
Prescribing a dress code for lawyers, hearing a case on Wednesday, the court directed, “They should wear ‘plain white shirt/white salwar-kameez/white sari’ while appearing in the court in virtual form”. It is necessary to wear with white neck band. Mode. The premises from which they appear should have decent and presentable background with peaceful surroundings and be attentive to the court. If they also wear black coat then its will be appreciated,” the court further said.
The order further said, “Today while hearing the present matter through virtual mode, an advocate appearing for one of the parties appeared wearing a collared shirt and showed no remorse even after objecting to his conduct. The court has shown leniency in not imposing any cost on the guilty advocate.
In its order, the court cited past instances of such appearances, which included ‘a woman lawyer with a face pack’, a ‘lawyer while driving a scooter’ and a lawyer appearing before the court ‘wearing a vest’ . The court warned and said it would not ignore any more ‘casual appearance’ by lawyers during virtual court hearings.
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