“Be Torch Bearers of the Legal Institution, Not a Rogue Group” — Justice Jai Shree Thakur Inspires 279 New Advocates at Bar Council Convocation

The Voice of Chandigarh 

 

Hon’ble Ms. Justice Jai Shree Thakur, Judge Punjab and Haryana High Court (Retd) and Returning Officer Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and distributed 279 Enrolment certificates after administrating oath to the newly enrolled advocates in the convocation ceremony organized by Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana at Law Bhawan. Her Lordship wishing them success in practice, motivated new entrants to take pride in themselves and uphold the dignity of the legal profession. Her Lordship encouraged them to not be a rouge group rather be torch bearer of the institution upholding its dignity.

Justice Thakur welcomed all the new entrants and her Lordship’s heartfelt addressal which brought great encouragement to the newly enrolled young lawyers to strive for excellence and to make a positive impact on society without adopting shortcuts.

Around 279 lawyers got themselves enrolled with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana in their convocation ceremony today. The convocation ceremony is a momentous occasion, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of lawyers.

It is also pertinent to mention here that the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana was established under the Advocates Act 1961 and since its inception Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has on its roll more than One lac fifty eight thousand advocates.