WHY LAWYERS WEAR BLACK COAT AND WHITE BANDS

 WHY LAWYERS WEAR BLACK COAT AND WHITE BANDS?

👉In most countries of the world lawyers wear black, or at the very least garments with some black trim or lining. This tradition is said to have begun in 17th Century England. In 1694 all of the nation's judges attended the funeral of Queen Mary dressed in black robes as a sign of mourning. The official period of morning lasted many years, and overlapped with much of Britain's colonial adventures in other countries. The black robe tradition spread around the world and thus still persists today. Red is the second-most popular color for judicial robes, which likely reflects the fact that red has historically been a color associated with royalty, and judges were originally appointed as servants of the monarch.

👉 In India, the Advocate’s Act 1961 makes it mandatory for advocates appearing in the Supreme Court. High Courts, Subordinate Courts, Tribunals or Authorities to wear a dress that is sober and dignified.

👉 The dress code is not merely a status symbol, but brings out discipline among lawyers and gives them the confidence to fight for justice. The dress code also differentiates the lawyers from other professionals.

👉 Lawyers wear black coat so that they have to defend the case of each of the side and black is the colour of defence. To say that law is blind. To say that law is only based on weight of evidence and not on colours of people.

📌Besides, Black is the color of authority and power. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. So is the case with lawyers. Their submissions are towards justice.

📌 And white bands shows the equality,  truth ,integrity &humanity with all human being It has also becomes a sort of uniform.