Kerala High Court Exempts Advocates From Wearing Gowns Amid Summer Heat

The Kerala High Court has passed a resolution exempting advocates from wearing gown during the summer season.

The Full Court resolved to :

i) Permit the Advocates appearing in the Courts in the District Judiciary to wear a white shirt with band, by making the use of black coat and the Advocate's Gown optional.

ii) For the Advocates appearing in the High Court, wearing of Gown will be optional.

The resolution was passed considering a request by the Kerala High Court Advocates Association seeking to dispense with the wearing of gown considering "the sweltering Summer heat and the difficulties faced by the Advocate community across the State."

The direction will be in force till May 31, 2024.