Justice Ameer Bhatti

Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on July 7 took oath as the 51st chief justice of the Lahore High Court at a ceremony held in Governor’s House

Ameer Bhatti was born in a noble family at Burewala, District Vehari on March 08, 1962. After his early education from Multan, his Lordship obtained degree of Bachelor of Arts from the University of Punjab.

With a clear vision of rule of law as bedrock of just, inclusive and peaceful society that makes the institutions accountable and safeguard human rights, his lordship opted for the legal education.

The intrinsic quest of his lordship was set at rest when he completed his LLB in 1985 from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. The longstanding aspiration was translated into reality when his lordship embarked on his journey as professional lawyer in the year 1986 and subsequently enrolled as an Advocate High Court in 1988.

He pursued the legal profession so proactively and endeared the members of Bar out of sheer respect for the values of legal profession that the members of High Court Bar Association Multan bestowed the honour on him by electing as its General Secretary (1999-2000).

After a remarkable journey of keen and conscious practice in High Court, the Lordship ascent as Advocate Supreme of Pakistan in 2001.

In addition to his professional services in Pakistan, he remained member of International Bar Association London (1991-1994) and member of the American Bar Association (ABA) 2000-2002.

After persistent diligence, proficiency, meticulousness, and continuous commitment towards profession of law over almost 25 years, Mr Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti, was elevated to Lahore High Court, Lahore as an additional judge on 12.05.2011