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| 2026 SLG 11 2026 SLD 11 = 2025 SHC 2392 |
Const. Petition No. D-1984 of 2025
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Karim Khan Agha(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon
18.09.2025. Mr. Tariq Mehmood, Advocate alongwith Petitioner. Mr. Amir Nawaz Warraich, President of KBA. Mr. Imran Aziz, Advocate for respondent No.9. Ms. Wajiha M. Mehdi, Assistant Attorney General. Mr. Ali Safdar Deepar, Advocate General Sindh.
Advocate Ashfaque Ali Panhwar V/S. Fed. Of Pakistan
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 10-A,17,18
Summary:
The petitioner, an advocate, challenged a resolution passed by the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) that restricted lawyers from representing clients in cases involving other KBA members. He argued that due to this resolution, he was pressured to withdraw from a bail application, violating his client’s constitutional rights. The President of KBA admitted before the Court that the resolution dated 12-03-2024 was unconstitutional. The Court held that the KBA cannot restrict its members from appearing in such cases, as it violates fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The petition was disposed of after KBA undertook to withdraw the resolution and ensure no harassment of lawyers.
Articles Used:
Article 10-A