In view of the soaring temperatures in the city, the Calcutta High Court on Friday exempted lawyers from wearing black gowns during court proceedings till the end of the summer season. .Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam instructed the Registrar General of the High Court to issue a notice to this effect after considering the ongoing heatwave in Kolkata. "Taking note of the weather, wearing of Advocates' gown is exempted till the Court reopens after Summer Vacation on June 10, 2024," the notification issued by the Registrar General reads. .Similar notifications have been issued by other High Courts, including the Karnataka High Court..[Read notice]
In view of the soaring temperatures in the city, the Calcutta High Court on Friday exempted lawyers from wearing black gowns during court proceedings till the end of the summer season. .Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam instructed the Registrar General of the High Court to issue a notice to this effect after considering the ongoing heatwave in Kolkata. "Taking note of the weather, wearing of Advocates' gown is exempted till the Court reopens after Summer Vacation on June 10, 2024," the notification issued by the Registrar General reads. .Similar notifications have been issued by other High Courts, including the Karnataka High Court..[Read notice]