Dadi Uma Mahesh
(Querist) 26 January 2010
This query is : Resolved
On the Eve of Republic Day I have a General Query? Why does Lawyers Dress in White and Black any history behind this Dress code?
Sachin Bhatia
(Expert) 26 January 2010
In India, the Advocates Act 1961 makes it mandatory for advocates appearing in the supreme court., high courts, subordinate courts, tribunals or authorities to wear a dress that is sober and dignified.
The dress code is not merely a status symbol, but brings out discipline among lawyers and gives them the confidence to fight for justice. The dress code also differentiates the lawyers from other professionals.
Sachin Bhatia
(Expert) 26 January 2010
Besides this Black is the color of authority and power. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. So is the case with lawyers.
Happy Republic Day
Sachin Bhatia Advocate
Y V Vishweshwar Rao
(Expert) 26 January 2010
I agree with Mr Sachin Bhatia , good explaination !
Happy republic day. White represents knowledge and black represents intelligence. When knowledge is covered with intelligence, you can give justice to your clients.
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