J&K Bar Association Prohibits Non-Advocates from Wearing White Shirt, Black Coat/Pant in Court Complex

After the Gurgaon court, Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association has prohibited non-lawyers from wearing white shirts with black coats or trousers inside court premises, citing concerns over rising cases of impersonation and misconduct.

The Association stressed that the black-and-white dress code is a symbol of professional identity meant exclusively for advocates. It warned against misuse of the attire by unauthorised individuals.

The Bar body also directed lawyers to ensure their interns dress appropriately, allowing a formal uniform with a black necktie but strictly barring them from wearing the white 'band' worn by practising advocates.