http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-IV).04
10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-IV).04
Published : Dec 2023
From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice
Bar strikes, organized by legal professionals, disrupt the administration of justice in Pakistan, causing delays in justice delivery. On average, every 4th working day is lost due to strikes. These strikes aim to address grievances and improve working conditions within the legal system. However, their consequences extend beyond the legal community, impacting litigants and the broader social fabric. The Apex Court of Pakistan has directed provincial bar associations to ensure the reputation of the legal profession is not diminished by advocates striking for less significant reasons.(Ali,2012) This research paper explores the root causes, motivations, and grievances behind bar strikes, as well as the legal, ethical, and constitutional perspectives of bar strikes.
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Democratic Society, Justices, Social Fabric, Apex Court
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(1) Aisha Rasool
Director, Research & Publications, Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Kamran Abdullah
Additional Registrar, Appellate Tribunal for Inland Revenue, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Cite this article
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APA : Rasool, A., & Abdullah, K. (2023). From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice. Global Legal Studies Review, VIII(IV), 26-34. https://doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-IV).04
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CHICAGO : Rasool, Aisha, and Kamran Abdullah. 2023. "From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice." Global Legal Studies Review, VIII (IV): 26-34 doi: 10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-IV).04
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HARVARD : RASOOL, A. & ABDULLAH, K. 2023. From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice. Global Legal Studies Review, VIII, 26-34.
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MHRA : Rasool, Aisha, and Kamran Abdullah. 2023. "From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice." Global Legal Studies Review, VIII: 26-34
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MLA : Rasool, Aisha, and Kamran Abdullah. "From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice." Global Legal Studies Review, VIII.IV (2023): 26-34 Print.
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OXFORD : Rasool, Aisha and Abdullah, Kamran (2023), "From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice", Global Legal Studies Review, VIII (IV), 26-34
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TURABIAN : Rasool, Aisha, and Kamran Abdullah. "From Barroom to Courtroom, Unraveling the Nexus between Bar Strikes and Barriers in Dispensation of Justice." Global Legal Studies Review VIII, no. IV (2023): 26-34. https://doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-IV).04