A significant controversy has emerged concerning the District Bar Association elections in Hisar, Haryana, India, as an ad hoc committee has formally distanced itself from the election process. The committee challenged the authority of Dalip Jakhar, who announced the election schedule for June 12, 2026, as the returning officer. In a letter to the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council, the committee clarified that there was no formal resolution passed to authorize these elections and that the matter was not part of the agenda during the May 22 General House meeting, which focused on constitutional amendments. The committee highlighted that preparations for elections initially scheduled for May 15 had been completed, but the process was halted following directives from the Bar Council.

In response, Jakhar affirmed that the elections would proceed as scheduled and refuted the committee's claims, stating that he was appointed with full powers to manage the elections after Malhi's resignation. The ad hoc committee has made it clear that if elections occur, they will not accept responsibility for the outcomes, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the election process under the current circumstances.