Rohit Sud Elected President of Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association
Chandigarh: Rohit Sud elected HC Bar body president
Hindustan Times
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Rohit Sud has been elected president of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, defeating Parminder Singh Sekhon by 96 votes. With a background in law and family ties to the judiciary, Sud aims to enhance transparency in case listings and advocate for the implementation of the Advocates Protection Act.
- 01Rohit Sud received 96 more votes than Parminder Singh Sekhon in the election.
- 02Over 4,250 advocates participated in the voting process, which took place from 9:30 AM to 4 PM.
- 03Sud is a third-generation lawyer and nephew of retired justice NK Sood.
- 04Other elected officials include Ashish Bishnoi as vice-president and Parampreet Singh Bajwa as secretary.
- 05Sud plans to focus on the Advocates Protection Act and improve facilities for lawyers at the high court.
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Rohit Sud was elected president of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, winning by 96 votes against his opponent Parminder Singh Sekhon. The election saw participation from nearly 4,250 advocates, with voting taking place from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Sud, a 43-year-old third-generation lawyer from Jalandhar, is the nephew of retired justice NK Sood and has previously served as Bar secretary and executive member. His election comes as the high court administration plans to implement a development plan that includes adding 30 new courts to the existing 68. Sud's priorities as president include advocating for the implementation of the Advocates Protection Act, enhancing transparency in case listings, and developing a residential society on 15 acres in Sarangpur for lawyers. Other elected officials include Ashish Bishnoi as vice-president and Parampreet Singh Bajwa as secretary, highlighting a significant shift in the Bar association's leadership.
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Sud's election and proposed initiatives could improve working conditions and facilities for lawyers in the Punjab and Haryana region.
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