- Elections of the Bar Associations of AJ&K for the year 2026–27, only those lawyers will be eligible to exercise their right to vote whose names are registered on the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bar Council’s portal.
- Chairman, IT Committee, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bar Council.
Haroon Riaz Mughal
Advocate Supreme Court
Vice Chairman AJ&K Bar Council
Vice Chairman’s Message
Respected Lawyers, Visitors and the Public
Assalam-O-Alaikum!
On Behlaf of the Bar Council, I extend a warm welcom to all visitors – members of the legal fraternity, litigants and the public at large. Our Bar Council stands as a guardian of professional ethics, a promoter of legal education and a steadfast defender of justice, rights and freedoms.
In Today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, our mission remains rooted in the timeless values of independence, accountability and service to society. We are committed to empowering our members through continuous professional development, safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring that every citizen receives fair representation and access to justice.
To our esteemed Advocates, I call upon you to continue practicing with dignity, competence and integrity. The Bar is not merely an institution – it is a symbol of our collective responsibility towards the protection of human rights, the defense of constitutional values and the dispensation of justice without fear or favor.
This platform aims to serve as a bridge – connecting the Bar with the Bench, the profession with the public and tradition with innovation. May it foster greater transparency, accessibility and engagement for all stakeholders.
Together, let us work tirelessly to uphold the nobility of the legal profession and to contribute meaningfully to a just, peaceful and progressive society.
Muhammad Rauf Khan
Advocate Supreme Court
Chairman Executive Committee
Message from the Chairman, Executive Committee
Respected Lawyers, Visitors and the Public
Assalam-O-Alaikum!
The Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bar Council is a statutory body for the protection of the rights, interests and privileges of practicing Lawyers in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The Council also regulates the conduct of Lawyers and helps in the administration of justice.
The legal community of Azad Jammu & Kashmir comprising advocates of the Lower Courts, High Court, and Supreme Court is duly licensed and regulated under the framework of the Bar Council.
Historically, the lawyers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir have played a vital and courageous role in promoting the supremacy of the Constitution and strengthening democratic and judicial institutions. Their contributions have extended beyond courtrooms through practical efforts, principled advocacy, and public service aimed at ensuring justice and accountability.
As Chairman of the Executive Committee, I remain confident that our legal fraternity will continue to uphold the highest traditions of the profession, work with integrity and dedication, and stand firm in defense of the supremacy of law and the Constitution.
The Bar Council remains committed to supporting lawyers through institutional reforms, professional development, and transparent governance.
I take immense pride in our lawyers and their continued service to justice and society.
