The Supreme Court of India has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an exemption for lawyers from wearing black coats and gowns during summer months, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum in courts. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud stated that lawyers must wear appropriate attire, ruling out casual clothing like 'kurta-pajama' or shorts. The court allowed the petitioner, Shailendra Mani Tripathi, to submit a representation to the Bar Council of India and state bar councils to consider potential dress code amendments, given the varying climatic conditions across the country. The bench noted that decisions regarding dress codes should be left to local bar councils. Despite the rejection of the PIL, the court acknowledged the need for proper attire in legal proceedings. Tripathi was granted permission to withdraw his petition after the court expressed its inclination not to entertain it further.