The Sindh Bar Council has instructed lawyers throughout the province to remove all unauthorized monograms, logos, and insignia from their vehicles within 15 days, cautioning that failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
In a circular issued on April 3, the council revealed that it had received multiple complaints from Sindh Police regarding the widespread display of monograms on vehicles. These markings often include titles such as “Advocate,” “High Court of Sindh,” and “Sindh Bar Council,” which are being used without proper authorization.
According to the council, such practices are not allowed under the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973, as well as the Sindh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Rules, 2017. It emphasized that lawyers are required to strictly follow these regulations and avoid using any unauthorized identification on their vehicles.
All advocates have been directed to remove these monograms, metal plates, and insignia from cars, motorcycles, and other modes of transport within the specified deadline. The council further warned that vehicles displaying these markings will be identified, particularly within court premises, and legal action will be taken against those who fail to comply.
Additionally, the council pointed out that some lawyers have also been printing the Sindh Bar Council’s insignia on their visiting cards, which it described as a breach of professional ethics and conduct.
The Privilege and Vigilance Committee has been tasked with gathering information after the deadline and forwarding cases to the Disciplinary Committee for further action. However, the council clarified that only elected members are officially permitted to use such insignia on their vehicles and visiting cards, strictly in accordance with the established rules.
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