The Pune District Court issued a bizarre notice on October 20 asked women lawyers not to "arrange" their hair in open court since the same disturbs the functioning of the Court. .According to sources, the controversial notice was withdrawn on Saturday after objections were raised."It is repeatedly noticed that women advocates are arranging their hair in open court which is disturbing functioning of the court. Hence, women advocates are hereby notified to refrain from such act," the notice said..Sources claimed that the notice was only to maintain the decorum of the courtroom and there wasn't any intention to insult or hurt any sentiments.However, after sensing that it is being interpreted in a wrong way, to avoid any controversy, the notice has been withdrawn..Senior Counsel Indira Jaising tweeted the following on Saturday:"Wow now look ! Who is distracted by women advocates and why," Jaising said in her tweet with a photo of the notice attached..Story will be updated with responses from bar and the court authorities as when received.
The Pune District Court issued a bizarre notice on October 20 asked women lawyers not to "arrange" their hair in open court since the same disturbs the functioning of the Court. .According to sources, the controversial notice was withdrawn on Saturday after objections were raised."It is repeatedly noticed that women advocates are arranging their hair in open court which is disturbing functioning of the court. Hence, women advocates are hereby notified to refrain from such act," the notice said..Sources claimed that the notice was only to maintain the decorum of the courtroom and there wasn't any intention to insult or hurt any sentiments.However, after sensing that it is being interpreted in a wrong way, to avoid any controversy, the notice has been withdrawn..Senior Counsel Indira Jaising tweeted the following on Saturday:"Wow now look ! Who is distracted by women advocates and why," Jaising said in her tweet with a photo of the notice attached..Story will be updated with responses from bar and the court authorities as when received.