India, May 1 -- In what might have been an uneventful visit to a passport office, a young man's casual attire sparked an unexpectedly fiery debate - one that has now garnered over 184k views on X. Spilling into social media, the issue has ignited broader discussions about dress codes, respect, and generational values.

It all started when a youngster visited the office wearing shorts and slippers and was denied entry by a security guard. The incident came to light when Vineeth K, a consultant and founder of the startup Deals Dhamaka, shared a detailed account of what he witnessed while waiting for his turn at the office on X, formerly known as Twitter.

When confronted, the young man didn't take the refusal quietly. He pushed back, asking...