The news of the proposed transfer of several Lahore High Court judges has left many of us unsettled in a way that is difficult to articulate. For those who have observed these judges closely, this development feels like a profound loss for the judiciary and for all who depend on it.
At the Lahore High Court Multan Bench, as a lawyer I have witnessed how remarkably intelligent, diligent and fair these judges are. Watching them at work makes one suddenly understand the origins of the old protocol requiring barristers to bow when entering and leaving the courtroom. These gestures were meant to acknowledge the dignity of the judicial office, yet with judges like these, respect arises naturally. Their demeanour, clarity and judicial composure elevate the court. They show that the authority of the bench need not be harsh to be commanding, and that legal power, when exercised with restraint and principle, becomes a source of assurance rather than intimidation.
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