Lawyer Challenges Balochistan High Court’s Impartiality in BYC Leaders’ Bail Case

SHAAL (QUETTA): A dramatic turn of events unfolded in the Balochistan High Court on Tuesday during a hearing related to the bail applications of detained Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) leaders.

The BYC Leaders’ lawyer Sajid Tareen Advocate openly expressed a lack of confidence in the court and accused the presiding judges of siding with the government.

The case was being heard in Courtroom No. 1, presided over by Acting Chief Justice Ejaz Swati and Justice Amir Rana. During the proceedings, Advocate Tareen strongly criticized the bench, alleging that the judges were more focused on “pleasing the state and government” than delivering justice.

“This court has already provided enough concessions to the government. I no longer trust this court,” Tareen declared in court. He requested that the case be transferred to another bench, stating, “I don’t want to be part of a drama where the government is given relief instead of justice.”

In response to a warning of contempt of court, Tareen defiantly replied, “Go ahead and proceed quickly.”

He also questioned the legal process, pointing out that his clients were initially detained under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO), but are now facing formal charges through FIRs,  a move he described as contrary to legal procedure.

The senior lawyer accused the judges of acting in self-interest, saying, “Both judges are busy preparing their CVs. If this court cannot deliver justice, there is no point in continuing here.”

Advocate Agha Hassan Baloch was also present during the heated proceedings.

The case stems from the arrest of several Baloch Yekjehti Committee leaders in March during a protest sit-in in Quetta.

Those detained include prominent activist Mahrang Baloch, Beebow Baloch, Shah Jee Sabghatullah, Beebagr Baloch, Gulzadi, and others. The arrests were made following violent confrontations with police, and charges were initially filed under the controversial 3 MPO law.

Since then, the detainees’ bail pleas have been repeatedly denied, leaving them in custody for over two months. Their legal team claims the judiciary is deliberately delaying the case under external pressure, refusing to uphold basic principles of justice.