Requirements for Sindh High Court Enrollment – Sindh Bar Council

If you are a legal professional seeking enrolment as an advocate of the Sindh High Court, it is essential to follow the prescribed procedures and submit the required documents. Below is a comprehensive guide to the Sindh High Court Enrolment Process as per the Sindh Bar Council guidelines.

1. Application Submission

• Address the Application to:
  The Secretary, Sindh Bar Council, Karachi
• Application Form:
  You can obtain the application form at the following link:
  Download Application Form

2. Affidavit

• Affidavit Requirements:
  The affidavit must be sworn on Rs. 200/- non-judicial stamp paper before an Oath Commissioner.
• Contents of the Affidavit:
  The affidavit should include the following declarations:
  • The applicant fulfills the requirements of Section 27(a) of the Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Act, 1973.
  • The applicant has never been involved in any criminal proceedings or proceedings for professional misconduct in Pakistan or abroad.
  • During the applicant’s period of legal practice, he/she was not engaged in any business, profession, vocation, or service, ensuring continuous active practice in the legal profession.
  • The list of cases provided by the applicant is accurate, and these cases were personally handled by the applicant in the courts.
• Affidavit Attestation:
  The affidavit must be attested by a Justice of Peace.
• Download Affidavit Template:
  Download Affidavit Template

3. Two Character Certificates

• Character Certificate Requirements:
  • Two certificates are required from senior advocates who have been enrolled with the Sindh Bar Council for at least ten years.
  • The senior advocate must affirm that the applicant is a fit person to be admitted as an advocate of the High Court.
  • The certificate must include the date of enrolment and the Bar Council registration number of the issuing advocate.
  • The issuing advocate must not have any dues outstanding with the Sindh Bar Council.
• Certificate Format:
  The character certificate should be issued on letterhead, signed, and stamped by the senior advocate.
• Download Character Certificate Format:
  Download Character Certificate

4. List of Ten Cases

• Case Requirements:
  • Provide a list of ten cases handled by you in your practice, with the following details:
    • Sr. No.
    • Case No.
    • Name of Parties
    • Court Name
    • Detailed facts of the case
    • Law involved
    • Vakalatnama (with position/status of the case)
    • Certified copy of the case orders or proceedings
• Vakalatnama:
  Along with the case list, submit the Vakalatnama for all ten cases. At least five of these cases should include:
  • Orders with your name mentioned,
  • Your involvement in chief or cross-examination,
  • Your name appearing in the court diary.
• Important Note:
  • Cases should be from the year after your enrolment date. For example, if you enrolled in 2023, you cannot submit cases or vakalatnamas from 2022.
• Download Case List Format:
  Download Case List Template

5. Sindh Bar Council Dues

• Clearance of Dues:
  Ensure that all Sindh Bar Council dues are cleared for the current year before submission.

6. Bar Association Clearance Certificate

• Certificate Requirement:
  Submit a clearance certificate in original from the Karachi Bar Association (or the relevant Bar Association) for the current year.

7. Photographs

• Photographs Required:
  Submit six passport-sized photographs in court dress. These photos must be recent and meet the Bar Council’s specifications.

8. Payment Details

• Total Payment:
  A total of Rs. 12,000/- is required to be paid via Pay Orders. The breakdown is as follows:
  • Rs. 7,000 – Payable to the Sindh Bar Council.
  • Rs. 3,000 – Payable to the Building Fund.
  • Rs. 1,000 – Payable for the ID Card.
  • Rs. 1,000 – Payable to the Pakistan Bar Council.
• Payment Mode:
  Payments should be made via Pay Orders or Challan in favor of the respective entities.
  • Total Payment: Rs. 12,000/-
  • (Note: The exact fee may vary annually, so verify with the Bar Council before payment).

9. Enrollment Form

• Submission of Enrollment Form:
  Fill out the enrollment form and submit it along with all required documents. The form can be obtained from the Sindh Bar Council office or online.

10. Submission Deadline

• Exact Two-Year Requirement:
  Documents should only be submitted exactly two years after your initial enrolment as a lawyer. For example, if you were enrolled on November 17, 2022, your submission should be made on November 18, 2024, not earlier.

11. Submission Location

• Sindh Bar Council Office:
  Documents should be submitted to the Sindh Bar Council Office, located on the 5th floor of the new building.

12. Post-Submission Process

• Verification and Objections:
  After submitting your documents, visit the Sindh Bar Council Office 3-4 days later to check for any objections or discrepancies.
  If there are no objections, you will be enrolled within 10 days at a minimum or within 3 months at maximum.

13. Post-Enrolment Procedure

• After receiving your certificate and Sindh Bar Council card, immediately apply for Sindh High Court membership.
  The application for membership is processed at the Sindh High Court Bar Association office, which is located at the old Bar Building within the Sindh High Court premises, Karachi.

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Note: Ensure that you meet the exact requirements and deadlines to avoid delays or complications in your enrolment process.