An Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge on Monday expressed displeasure when a female lawyer appeared before the court wearing a black suit instead of the prescribed court uniform, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
A two-member bench comprising Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro and Justice Umair Majid Malik was hearing a case when the judge questioned the lawyer about her appearance.
“Who are you? Are you a lawyer?” Justice Khadim Soomro asked.
“Yes, I am a lawyer,” the female advocate replied.
“You are not in uniform, we have grown tired of telling people [about this],” Justice Khadim Soomro remarked.
The judge also noted that another lawyer had previously appeared before the court wearing a black suit.
“I cannot say anything; you may speak,” Justice Khadim Soomro said, addressing Justice Umair Majid Malik.
Justice Umair Majid Malik then told the lawyer, “Madam, you are not in uniform; please go and sit at the back.”
Following the judge’s instructions, the female lawyer moved from the rostrum and took a seat at the back of the courtroom.
Reporter: Ehtesham Kiyani