About District Bar Association

Formed in the year 1966, the District Bar Association Chandigarh (DBA) is one of the leading Bar Associations in the Region having produced from its ranks a plethora of distinguished lawyers who have gone ahead to adorn the highest seat of the Judiciary in the States of Punjab & Haryana.

The building of the DBA situated in heart of city in sector 43 just walking distance from Main bus Stand of sector-43 having approximate 450 lawyers chamber and having all facility like Post office, E-Sampark, Bank dispensary.

Initially the bar started with 15-20 members in 1966 and now bar has approximate 3000 members. The oldest members of bar are advocate B.S Bhiata & Mr R.K.Mittal these are members from foundation of DBA. The DBA, a duly registered society under the Societies(Registration) Act, is an association of more than 3000 lawyers practicing in the District court Chandigarh.

The Bar Association has played a pivotal role in contributing effectively to the development of the legal system in the U.T & Pb. & HR and has worked for the betterment of the society at large.

Now in its fifth decade since its inception, the DBA continues its age old traditions and guided by its aims & objectives, strives forward to promote the administration of justice.

The DBA has its Office in the Service Block on first floor adjacent to State Bank of Patiala and in front of the Library of DBA. DBA provides a host of services to its Members ranging from offering legal research facilities to operating Canteens and an extensive Cafeteria for the convenience of its Members and the general public amongst others.