Delhi High Court Reinstates Mandatory Gown Rule For Advocates From October 27
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice, making it compulsory for advocates to wear gowns when appearing before the court, with the rule taking effect from October 27, 2025.In a notice dated October 10, 2025, the Registrar General, Arun Bhardwaj, stated that the new directive supersedes the court's earlier notice from February 20, 2025, on the same matter."In supersession of this Court's...
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice, making it compulsory for advocates to wear gowns when appearing before the court, with the rule taking effect from October 27, 2025.
In a notice dated October 10, 2025, the Registrar General, Arun Bhardwaj, stated that the new directive supersedes the court's earlier notice from February 20, 2025, on the same matter.
"In supersession of this Court's notice No.543/G-11/Genl.-II/DHC/2025 dated 20-02-2025, it is notified that the Advocates appearing before this Court are required to wear Gowns with effect from 27th October, 2025 (Monday), till further orders," the notice reads.
The administration has directed that the notice be published on the first page of the daily cause list for three consecutive days and be uploaded to the official website of the High Court to ensure it is communicated to all members of the bar.