Lahore: Chief Justice of Supreme Court Justice Gulzar Ahmed said it is duty of Bar to assist the bench in dispensation of justice so that courts can decide cases expeditiously on merit in accordance with law.

The Chief Justice was talking to a delegation of Punjab Bar Council headed by Farhan Shahzad, Vice Chairman and comprising Haji M. Afzal Dharala, Chairman Executive Committee, Malik Ghulam Abbas Nissoana, Chairman Publication Committee and other members called on the in Supreme Court Islamabad on Monday.

The Chief Justice welcomed the delegation and said that legal profession is one of the respectable professions; therefore they must uphold dignity, integrity, respect, honour and sanctity of the profession by pleading cases on merit and respecting Hon’ble judges.

The apex court chief justice also told them that he is also from legal fraternity therefore he visits bar associations whenever invited. His lordship shared his experience with them.

The delegation informed his lordship that during last four months, a single complaint of strikes in court of Punjab Province has not been reported.

Moreover Punjab Bar Council has initiated strict action against delinquent Lawyers, found guilty of misconduct or intolerant behavior and attitude. They also discussed different issues relating to smooth functioning of the justice system. The Justice of Pakistan assured them to take up the issues at proper and relevant forum to get them resolved.

They thanked the Hon’ble Chief Justice for sparing time for them and presented Calendar of Punjab Bar Council as token of respect and gesture of goodwill. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the delegation.