Specific gown introduced for Supreme Court justices in a first

In a first, separate gowns have been introduced for Maldives’ chief justice and Supreme Court justices to wear.

Prior to this, the chief judge and the Supreme Court justices did not wear gowns, specifically designed for them. While the chief judge wore a black gown with gold ribbon linings, the remaining Supreme Court justice wore black gowns with silver ribbon linings.

The new gowns introduced on Tuesday were designed to symbolize the culture and the history of the Maldives, in addition to the judiciary.

The Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court will be wearing the gown featured in this video during hearings and special occasions. This marks the inaugural use of uniquely designed gown to symbolize the culture and the history of the Maldives. pic.twitter.com/GfXAHRl2h9

— Supreme Court of the Maldives (@SCMaldives) October 10, 2023

In this regard, the lacquerer work at the Friday Mosque in Male’ City was used as a sample while designing gold ribbon art on the gown, which represents Maldivian history and Islam.

The three stars and the scale on the gown represent justice and fairness and the independence of the judiciary.

The gown, as per the Supreme Court, will be worn during hearings and special occasions.