Chief Justice Amir Farooq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) stated that a decision made out of rage is not the appropriate one when he spoke to the Islamabad High Court Bar Association on Thursday.
Speaking to a group of attorneys, Chief Justice Amir Farooq emphasized the significance of their position in the legal system. He informed the lawyers, “We have to play our role and leave, then you have to play yours.” He asked experienced attorneys to mentor the next generation of attorneys and recommended bar associations to embrace hard work and avoid taking cheap cuts.
Chief Justice Farooq also emphasized the importance of court rulings, saying, “I think the judge’s judgment speaks volumes.” He reflected on a remark made by the late Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, who said that while many people join the bar, only those who put in a lot of effort succeed.
Chief Justice Farooq noticed that attorneys’ hair and ties frequently fly across the courtroom—a sight that used to annoy him but is now overlooked. “People look to us for justice,” he said, emphasizing the need of attorneys being ready, as seen by their demeanor on the dais.
