The Sindh Bar Council has instructed all lawyers across the province to remove unauthorized monograms, insignia, and metal plates from their vehicles within 15 days, warning that non-compliance will result in disciplinary action.
In a circular issued on April 3, the council stated it had received complaints from the Sindh Police regarding widespread use of monograms displaying titles such as “Advocate,” “High Court of Sindh,” and “Sindh Bar Council” on vehicles.
The council clarified that the use of such insignia is not allowed under the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973, and the Sindh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Rules, 2017. Lawyers were instructed to remove these markings from cars, motorcycles, and other transport immediately.
The circular further noted that some lawyers have also been printing the Sindh Bar Council insignia on their visiting cards, which constitutes a violation of professional conduct according to council rules.
Authorities warned that vehicles found displaying unauthorized insignia will be identified within court premises, and disciplinary proceedings will be initiated by the Disciplinary Committee after information is collected by the Privilege and Vigilance Committee.
The council emphasized that only elected members of the Sindh Bar Council are authorized to use official monograms or insignia on their vehicles or visiting cards, and all other lawyers must comply within the stipulated 15-day deadline.
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