Public Interest Litigation - imposition of dress code for ...

Companies Law

February 15, 2023

Public Interest Litigation - imposition of dress code for advocates for appearance before the Tribunal - wearing of “gown” is only optional and not mandatory before any courts other than the Supreme Court or the High Court - Further, the power conferred under Rule 51 of the NCLT Rules, is for the purpose of discharging its functions under the Act in accordance with the principles of natural justice and equity and is not an enabling provision to be read along with Section 432 of the Companies Act, 2013, which deals only with right to legal representation, and cannot be meant to confer upon it the power to prescribe the dress code, more so when it is contrary to the Bar Council of India rules. - HC

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Public Interest Litigation - imposition of dress code for ...

Companies Law

February 15, 2023

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