Shimla, July 7 -- The Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh has officially notified the election of 18 members to the State Bar Council following elections conducted earlier this year, with the process completed under the provisions of the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh Election Rules.

According to a gazette notification issued by Bar Council Secretary Pushpa Thakur, polling for the elections was held on April 20, while the results were declared on May 20 by Returning Officer Justice VK Sharma (Retd.), former judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

The notification said the election process and results were verified by an independent committee constituted pursuant to the directions of the Supreme Court. The committee comprised Justice J.R....