LAHORE, Feb 17 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday underscored the need for close cooperation between lawyers and the judiciary to eliminate pending cases and effectively implement judicial reforms.
The chief justice expressed these views while meeting delegations from various District and Tehsil Bar Associations of Punjab. She said the vision of the Chief Justice of Pakistan prioritizes resolving issues faced by Bar Associations, particularly in underdeveloped and remote areas, to strengthen the justice delivery system. As part of this initiative, e-libraries and solar power systems are being provided to Bar Associations housed in judicial complexes across the province, she added.
Chief Justice Aalia Neelum noted that the Lahore High Court has introduced several reforms by leveraging modern technology. She said new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for biometric verification in case filings have been approved and will be issued shortly. Emphasizing the role of the legal fraternity, she said lawyers’ cooperation is vital to address the case backlog, implement reforms, and resolve issues faced by the bar.
She further observed that litigants are the primary stakeholders in the judicial system and stressed the need to discourage the strike culture, keeping in view the hardships faced by the public.
Representatives of the Bar Associations appreciated the chief justice’s initiatives and highlighted challenges confronting lawyers. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum assured them that addressing the concerns of Bar Associations—especially those of women and young lawyers—remains a top priority, with all available resources being mobilized.
The meeting was attended by representatives from District Bar Associations of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Jhang, Layyah, Lodhran, Hafizabad, and Wazirabad, as well as Tehsil Bar Associations of Bhera, Kharian, Kabirwala, and Gujar Khan. Registrar Lahore High Court Amjad Iqbal Ranjha was also present.