IHCBA rejects recent social media campaign targeting Justice Jahangiri

Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Bar Association on Sunday denounced a recent social media campaign targeting Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.

In an official statement, the IHC Bar described the campaign as malicious and harmful.

In response to the controversy, the Bar Association’s Executive Committee scheduled a meeting for July 9 to address the issue.

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 commended his dedication and professional achievements.

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

In response to a letter circulating on social media, purportedly from Karachi University's controller of examinations regarding the law degree of 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 regarding the campaign against the judge.

The sources said that the IHC judges would convene a meeting on Saturday to discuss the matter.