Senior Advocate Yatin Oza has been elected GHCAA president for the 19th time, reaffirming his enduring influence in Gujarat’s legal community. The Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) held its elections on December 19, with results declared the following day. Oza’s victory highlights his decades-long association with the body and his continued leadership role in shaping the legal fraternity.

📜 Yatin Oza GHCAA President: Election Results and Contestants

Position	Winner
President	Senior Advocate Yatin Oza (19th term)
Vice President	Advocate Prithvirajsinh Jadeja (third time)
Secretary	Lawyer Bhavik Pandya
Joint Secretary	Advocate Darshan Shah
Treasurer	Lawyer Ami Patel

• The presidential election was held on December 19, with results declared the following day.
• Five candidates contested: Advocate Brijesh Trivedi, Yatin Oza, Babu Mangukiya, Darshan Shah, and Chitrajeet Upadhayay.
• Oza first became GHCAA president in 1994 at the age of 35, making him the youngest to hold the post.
• He has also served as vice president six times and secretary once.

🧑‍⚖️ Career Highlights of Senior Advocate Yatin Oza

• Veteran advocate with 18 prior terms as GHCAA office bearer.
• Served as a Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly (Sabarmati constituency, 1995–2001).
• Known for his active role in both legal and political spheres.

🏛️ Other Key Bar Association Election

• In a separate election, Ishwar Desai was elected President of the Ahmedabad Criminal Court Bar Association, one of Gujarat’s largest bar associations.
• Desai secured 1,760 votes, defeating his opponent, who received 1,601 votes.

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💬 Vakilify Insight

Yatin Oza’s repeated election underscores his enduring influence in Gujarat’s legal fraternity. His leadership at GHCAA, coupled with his political experience, reflects the intersection of law, governance, and advocacy in shaping Gujarat’s legal institutions.

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