The Gurugram District Bar Association has issued a resolution restricting the use of advocate-like attire within the district court premises to enrolled lawyers and bona fide law interns only.

The move is aimed at preserving the decorum and discipline of court proceedings and preventing confusion caused by misidentification.

The resolution, passed on June 5, notes that several non-advocates and unverified law interns have been seen wearing white shirts and black trousers, closely resembling the professional dress of lawyers. Such instances, the association said, have led to disruptions in court decorum and procedural integrity.

“To maintain discipline and prevent impersonation, only enrolled advocates and duly authorized law interns—those registered with advocates—shall be permitted to wear the professional dress code within court premises,” the resolution reads. The permitted attire includes white shirts with black trousers, or as per Bar Council norms, salwar suits or saris for women.

The Bar Association further emphasized that clerks, touts, litigants, and members of the general public are strictly prohibited from wearing attire resembling that of advocates anywhere within the district court complex.

To ensure compliance, the association, in coordination with court administration and security personnel, will enforce the dress code. Any violation will attract a penalty of ₹5,000, the resolution warns.

“Any person found flouting these rules may be reported to the Bar Association for appropriate action,” the resolution concludes.