The Shahdara Bar Association at Karkardooma District Court issued a notice on Friday barring entry to all police personnel under the court’s jurisdiction, following a series of complaints from advocates regarding disrespectful and unprofessional behaviour by officers. The move forms part of the lawyers’ protest against alleged misconduct and the “arrogant attitude” of police personnel posted at stations within the court’s jurisdiction.

In the notice, the Bar Association stated that numerous members had reported incidents of police misbehaviour that “affront the dignity and decorum of the legal fraternity.” The decision to take a collective stand was prompted by a recent confrontation between police personnel and a lawyer, which the Association described as “deeply concerning.”

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