Lawyer Accuses Balochistan High Court of Bias in BYC Leaders’ Case
SHAAL (QUETTA) — A heated legal exchange unfolded in the Balochistan High Court on Tuesday as Advocate Sajid Tareen, representing leaders of the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC), openly questioned the impartiality of the presiding judges during a bail hearing.
The courtroom drama occurred during proceedings led by Acting Chief Justice Ejaz Swati and Justice Amir Rana in Courtroom No. 1. Advocate Tareen expressed a lack of trust in the bench, accusing it of siding with the government rather than upholding justice.
“This court has already provided enough concessions to the government. I no longer trust this court,” Tareen said, requesting a change of bench. “I don’t want to be part of a drama where the government is given relief instead of justice.”
When warned about contempt of court, Tareen responded bluntly:
“Go ahead and proceed quickly.”
He criticized the legal inconsistencies in the case, pointing out that his clients were initially detained under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law, but are now being formally charged through FIRs, a move he deemed legally questionable.
The lawyer went as far as to accuse the judges of prioritizing career ambitions over legal duty:
“Both judges are busy preparing their CVs. If this court cannot deliver justice, there is no point in continuing here.”
The bail case follows the arrest of BYC leaders during a protest sit-in in Quetta in March. Those arrested include Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Beebow Baloch, Shah Jee Sabghatullah, Beebagr Baloch, Gulzadi, and others.
The detainees have been in custody for over two months, with repeated bail requests denied. Their legal team claims judicial delays are politically motivated and part of broader efforts to suppress dissent.
Note: This report is based on publicly available news and has been rewritten for originality and editorial compliance.
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