New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would soon issue directions to judges and advocates to appear before the court without robes for the time being to prevent the spread of covid-19.
During a hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal requested to know that why the bench comprising Chief Justice SA Bobde and Justice Indu Malhotra were not following the dress code.
The Chief Justice said they have heard that jackets and gowns “make it easier to catch virus", hence orders would be issued soon to alter the dress code of judges and lawyers.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was seen appearing before the bench without the advocates gown in the next case hearing. Post the hearing of only ‘urgent matters’ for two months, the apex court on