CJ stresses importance of the bar

Chief Justice says bar and bench are part and parcel in the administration of justice.

LAHORE: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry stressing the importance of the bar in the dispensation of justice said that the bar and the bench are part and parcel in the administration of justice.

While talking to members of the Supreme Court Bar Association after inaugurating the Iftikhar-Hall in the Supreme Court Lahore Registry here on Saturday, the CJP highlighted the value of the bar-room and said, it itself was an institution wherein lawyers share their views and find opportunities to learn more about their profession.

The CJP further said that the bar room is a venue where lawyers also learn how to uphold rule of law. He said it is the bar room which provides opportunities to the lawyers in the way of their professional learning.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 24^th, 2010.