Anantnag Bar Association Elections Declared Null and Void by District Magistrate
The District Magistrate of Anantnag has declared the District Bar Association elections held on October 27 null and void, citing alleged violations of administrative orders and failure to fulfil mandatory requirements. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to a report published by Kashmir Life, the decision was communicated through an order dated October 28. The administration stated that the election process had been conducted despite an existing prohibition and without obtaining the required permission. Kashmir Life
Administration Cites Earlier Orders
The District Magistrate’s order refers to an earlier directive issued on January 2, 2025, which prohibited the association’s election process and required the organisation to submit documents for verification.
These included its registration certificate, constitution or memorandum of association, bye-laws, details of current and former executive members, and relevant financial records.
The administration said the prohibition was reiterated through another order dated September 28, 2026, which remained in force when the elections were held. Kashmir Life
Elections Held Without Prior Permission
According to the report, the administration learnt through social media that an organisation operating under the name of the District Bar Association Anantnag had conducted elections on October 27.
The District Magistrate stated that the exercise had taken place without prior intimation or permission and before the prescribed documentation requirements had been completed.
The order also referred to alleged violations of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, as applicable in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. Kashmir Life
Election Results Declared Invalid
The administration declared the elections null and void, stating that the results would have no legal validity.
The decision places the association’s election process under the administration’s existing directions regarding documentation, registration and compliance with applicable requirements.
The development concerns the validity of the October 27 election exercise. Any further steps regarding the association’s registration or a future election would depend on the applicable rules and subsequent administrative directions.
