In a dramatic turn of events, the Pakistan Bar Council has formally called upon Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, to take decisive action against what it alleges to be unwarranted interference by the Sindh High Court in the internal affairs of the Pakistan Bar.
In an official statement released today, the Pakistan Bar Council expressed concern over the Sindh High Court’s purported interference, claiming that the court is overstepping its boundaries by hearing cases against decisions made by the Pakistan Bar Council. The Bar Council asserts that decisions made by the council can only be subject to review by the courts in Islamabad, as they have exclusive jurisdiction over such matters.
The announcement emphasized that the Pakistan Bar Council, as a legal entity overseeing matters related to lawyers, holds decisions and actions protected by legal provisions. The Sindh High Court’s alleged involvement in reviewing these decisions is deemed illegal and a potential act of favoritism.
The statement concluded with a call for Chief Justice Isa to initiate a thorough investigation into the matter and, if found substantiated, take appropriate actions against the Sindh High Court. This development adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing legal landscape, raising questions about the separation of powers and jurisdiction within the Pakistani legal system.
