CJ vows to bring courts under one roof

Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has vowed to bring scattered courts under one roof to put an end to inconvenience faced by the litigants and lawyers who have to travel from one court to another.

CJ Neelum stated this during a meeting with representatives from the Pakistan Bar Council, Punjab Bar Council, Lahore High Court Bar Association and Lahore Bar Association.

The chief justice informed the delegation about the construction of Judicial Towers in Lahore, saying it will house all courts in one place, providing convenience to litigants and lawyers alike.

The project is expected to be started soon.

CJ Aslia Neelum stated that the initiative will not only provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for the judiciary but also facilitate the litigants and lawyers by bringing all courts under one roof.

During the meeting, the CJ emphasised that the provision of speedy and quality justice is the top priority of the Lahore High Court.

She added that lawyers play a crucial role in strengthening the justice system and ensuring its effectiveness.

The chief justice expressed her commitment to working closely with the lawyers' community to address their concerns and improve the administration of justice.

CJ Neelum also announced that funds had been allocated for the construction of ladies' bar rooms and day-care centres in various districts of Punjab, including Dunyapur and Attock, which are near completion. The initiative aims to provide a conducive environment for women lawyers and litigants, enabling them to participate more effectively in the justice system.

On the occasion, Punjab Advocate General Khalid Ishaq also briefed the participants about ongoing projects and funds allocated to various district as well as Tehsil bar associations of the province.

The delegation appreciated the initiatives taken by CJ Aalia Neelum and expressed gratitude for her efforts to address the issues faced by lawyers and litigants.

The lawyers' leaders acknowledged that the allocation of funds for the construction of ladies' bar rooms and day-care centres was a significant step towards promoting gender equality and facilitating women lawyers and litigants.

They also said the funds received by the bar associations during the tenure of CJ Neelum were remarkable and these steps would lead towards the provision of quality justice to the litigant public.

The delegation included Pakistan Bar Council members Ahsan Bhoon, Hafeezur Rehman Chaudhry, Tahir Nasrullah Warraich, Pir Masood Chishti and Ishtiaq A Khan, Punjab Bar Council Vice Chairman Chaudhry Babar Waheed, Executive Committee Chairman Rao Fazalur Rehman, Lahore High Court Bar Association President Asad Manzoor Butt, Secretary General Qadir Baksh Chahal, Lahore Bar Association President Munir Hussain Bhatti, Vice President Rana Imran Sarwar and Secretary General Rana Naeem Tahir. LHC Acting Registrar Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan was also present.