Since the Summer session is approaching, the Bombay High Court has decided to exempt all the Judges of Subordinate Courts in Maharashtra, Goa, UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu from wearing both the black coat and gown, whereas Lawyers appearing before them have been exempt from wearing black coats.
In the circular though it has been clarified that the Judges may wear either the Coat or the gown while occupying the dais.
Further, all Principal Judges in Districts have been directed to bring the above fact to the notice of all the Judicial Officers and Bar Associations in their respective Districts.
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