The Sindh Bar Council has suspended two lawyers for three months after an alleged incident inside court premises.
_x000D_The action followed claims that two accused persons were brought to court and allegedly forced to apologise.
_x000D_The council’s Executive Committee took notice of the alleged conduct.
_x000D_It suspended Advocate Talal Jumani and Shehzor Panwhar with immediate effect.
_x000D_The lawyers suspended in the case cannot enter the bar room during the suspension.
_x000D_They also cannot wear their lawyers’ uniforms for three months.
_x000D_ _x000D_Disciplinary Committee to Review Case
_x000D_The Sindh Bar Council has sent the case to its Disciplinary Committee.
_x000D_The committee will examine the allegations against both lawyers.
_x000D_It may also recommend further action.
_x000D_Possible penalties include cancellation of their licences.
_x000D_The lawyers suspended will therefore face additional scrutiny during the disciplinary process.
_x000D_ _x000D_Senior Advocate Receives Show-Cause Notice
_x000D_The council has also issued a show-cause notice to senior Advocate Anila Jassani.
_x000D_The notice gives her 15 days to explain her position.
_x000D_The council will consider her response as part of its proceedings.
_x000D_ _x000D_Council Warns Lawyers Over Professional Conduct
_x000D_The Sindh Bar Council stressed the importance of professional ethics.
_x000D_It said lawyers must protect the dignity of the legal profession.
_x000D_The council also warned that it will act against members who violate professional standards.
_x000D_It said such conduct can damage public confidence in the legal profession.
_x000D_The lawyers suspended in the case could face further disciplinary action after the committee completes its review.