New Delhi: Advocate B.S. Jakhar has secured the second position in the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) Elections 2026 in his very first electoral contest for the Bar Council, receiving strong support from advocates across Delhi.
The election, held on February 21, 22 and 23 at the Delhi High Court premises, witnessed 221 candidates competing for the available seats.
B. S. Jakhar’s impressive performance is being seen as a reflection of the trust and goodwill he has earned among members of the legal fraternity through years of professional service and Bar leadership.
B. S. Jakhar has previously served as President of the Dwarka Court Bar Association and has also served as Chairman of the Coordination Committee of All Delhi District Courts Bar Associations. His experience in representing advocates at both the district-court and wider Delhi level has given him a strong understanding of issues concerning the legal fraternity.
He had also earlier contested the Lok Sabha election from West Delhi, reflecting his long-standing involvement in public life and social service.
B.S. Jakhar comes from a distinguished legal family. His father, Late Shri R.S. Jakhar, was a renowned advocate and served as Standing Counsel for the Government of Haryana in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Following his father’s legacy, B. S. Jakhar has established his own identity through his commitment to the legal profession and the welfare of advocates.
His second-place finish in his maiden BCD election marks a significant milestone in his career and is being viewed as a strong mandate of confidence from the advocates of Delhi. He is expected to continue working for the rights, dignity, welfare and professional interests of the legal fraternity