The legal community in Lahore has raised strong concerns over the recent transfer of high court judges to the Islamabad High Court. Many lawyers believe these decisions were made without proper consultation or transparency. They have now approached the Supreme Court to review the matter and ensure that constitutional rules were followed.
The main issue is that judges from the Lahore, Sindh, and Balochistan High Courts were transferred to the Islamabad High Court through a notification. However, the reason for these transfers was not made clear. Lawyers argue that such transfers should be based on public interest and must respect the seniority of judges. They are also worried that these decisions might affect the independence of the judiciary.
Several judges and members of the bar have expressed disappointment over how these transfers were handled. Some even believe that the process did not involve the proper steps outlined in the Constitution. Because of this, lawyers in Lahore have organized protests and some have even boycotted court sessions to show their disagreement.
The Supreme Court has now taken notice of the petitions filed by the legal bodies. Many in the legal community are hopeful that the court will take a fair decision that protects the independence of judges and maintains trust in the legal system.