Advocate Rohit Sud elected President of Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association.
Advocate Rohit Sud: CHANDIGARH — Following an intense, multi-cornered electoral battle that stretched deep into the night, Advocate Rohit Sud has been elected as the new President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association (PHHCBA).
The highly anticipated elections for the executive body concluded on Friday, May 15, 2026, leading to a marathon counting process that kept the region’s legal fraternity on edge until the final results were officially declared on Saturday morning.
A Tightly Contested Presidency
The race for the top spot was a high-stakes affair featuring a crowded field of six candidates. Ultimately, the contest narrowed down to a fierce head-to-head match between Rohit Sud and Senior Advocate Parminder Singh Sekhon.
Presidency Vote Breakdown:
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│ Rohit Sud: 1,483 votes (WINNER) │
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│ Parminder Singh Sekhon: 1,387 votes │
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[Margin of Victory: 96 votes]
Sud successfully crossed the finish line by securing 1,483 votes, edging out Sekhon—who polled 1,387 votes—by a fine margin of 96 votes.
This victory marks a significant return to the Bar’s leadership for Sud, who previously served as the Honorary Secretary of the High Court Bar Association during the turbulent 2019–20 term. His familiarity with the internal mechanics of the Bar is expected to anchor his upcoming tenure.
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The Agenda Ahead: Focus on Infrastructure and Welfare
Stepping into the presidency, Sud wasted no time in outlining his immediate policy priorities. Speaking shortly after his victory was cemented, the newly elected president highlighted two critical promises aimed at structural expansion and systemic relief:
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Sarangpur Advocates Society: Sud announced he would actively work toward getting a formal resolution passed to establish a dedicated advocates’ housing society at Sarangpur, addressing a long-standing infrastructural demand.
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Support for Young Lawyers: Acknowledging the financial hurdles faced by newcomers to the profession, Sud stated that facilitating easy, hassle-free loan options for young lawyers would remain a core priority under his administration.
The Clean Sweep: Meet the New Executive Team
The elections witnessed fierce polling across all major administrative designations, reshaping the governance of one of the country’s largest high court bar associations.
PHHCBA Executive Body 2026:
President ➔ Rohit Sud
Vice-President ➔ Ashish Bishnoi
Honorary Secretary ➔ Parampreet Singh Bajwa
Joint Secretary ➔ Dr. Kirandeep Kaur
Treasurer ➔ Ashish Rana
Lady Member ➔ Kamla Malik
The incoming team features a robust lineup of legal professionals who managed to score decisive victories in their respective categories:
Vice-Presidency & Secretariat
Advocate Ashish Bishnoi secured a resounding win for the post of Vice-President, comfortably routing his opponent, Advocate Sunil Agnihotri, with a vote share of 1,856 to 1,346.
Meanwhile, the critical position of Honorary Secretary went to Advocate Parampreet Singh Bajwa (popularly known as Harry), who pulled in an impressive 1,827 votes. The Joint Secretary desk will be managed by Dr. Kirandeep Kaur, who cleared the electoral hurdle with 1,321 votes.
Finances & Representation
The financial oversight of the association will rest with Advocate Ashish Rana, who won the race for Treasurer by racking up 1,231 votes.
In a closely watched, high-voter-turnout contest for the Lady Member seat, Advocate Kamla Malik emerged victorious. Malik secured ,1856 votes to defeat her nearest competitor, Dr. Rinki K. Singhania, who finished with a strong 1,684 votes.
A New Era for the Chandigarh Bar
With the marathon counting session wrapping up around midnight on Friday and final tallies formalized on Saturday morning, the newly elected executive body is set to take charge immediately. Facing high expectations from thousands of practicing advocates across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, the Sud-led administration inherits a mandate centered heavily on modernized bar facilities, housing security, and youth financial welfare.
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