Gurgaon Court Bans Non-Advocates from Wearing Lawyer-Like Attire in Court

The District Bar Association of Gurgaon has implemented a dress code prohibiting non-advocates, such as clerks, touts, litigants, and members of the general public, from wearing white shirts and black pants inside court premises.

This attire, resembling advocates’ clothing, often leads to confusion, misidentification, and disruptions in legal proceedings.

The rule, passed on June 5, aims to preserve the decorum of the legal system and prevent unauthorized individuals from posing as lawyers.

The Bar Association emphasized that only enrolled advocates and recognized law interns are permitted to wear the standard advocate dress code within courtrooms.