Islamabad: In a strong stance against privilege and misuse of legal status, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has stated that displaying the word “Advocate” on vehicle number plates is illegal.

The statement was made during a certificate distribution ceremony hosted by the Islamabad High Court Bar Association. Justice Jahangiri emphasized that no individual, regardless of their profession, is above the law.

He stressed that the practice of marking number plates with ‘Advocate’ creates a false sense of privilege, which goes against legal regulations. His statement underlined the importance of fairness and professionalism within the legal community. “The law applies equally to all, and using such plates is a violation of legal protocols,” Justice Jahangiri said during the event, urging lawyers to remove the controversial number plates from their vehicles.

Major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi have seen operations targeting fancy or non-compliant number plates. The call for legal adherence is gaining momentum, with authorities urging vehicle owners to use official plates issued by Excise departments.