IHC Bar stands against 'malicious campaign' targeting Justice Jahangiri

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Bar Association on Sunday condemned a social media campaign targeting Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri and described the campaign as malicious and harmful.

In a statement issued here, the IHC Executive Committee said that a meeting has been convened on July 9 to discuss the campaign, saying that no one would be allowed to undermine the independence of the judiciary and integrity of the honourable judges.

According to the announcement, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri is recognized as a competent and diligent judge, with a distinguished career as a lawyer and Deputy Attorney General. The Bar Association praised his dedication and professional achievements.

The Islamabad High Court Bar Association reaffirmed its commitment to judicial independence and autonomy in its statement, underscoring the importance of supporting the judiciary against baseless attacks.

In respo­nse to a letter circulating on social media purportedly from the Karachi University’s (KU) controller of examinations regarding the law degree of Islam­a­bad High Court (IHC) jud­ge Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahan­giri, and the subsequent filing of a reference with the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the IHC is expected to issue an official statement to the campaign against the judge.