Centre Reappoints Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General
The Government of India has reappointed senior advocate Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for a further term of three years, effective July 1, 2026. The decision was taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on June 20, as per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Mehta, a senior advocate from Gujarat, will continue as India's second highest law officer for a new three-year term, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He has been serving as Solicitor General since October 10, 2018, and was previously reappointed with effect from July 1, 2023 for three years.
Role and Responsibilities
As Solicitor General, Mehta represents the Government of India on important constitutional issues before the Supreme Court and various high courts. His reappointment ensures continuity in legal representation for the Centre in ongoing and future litigation.
Reappointment of Additional Solicitors General
The ACC also cleared the reappointment of five Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for the Supreme Court for another three-year term. The five ASGs are: Vikramjit Banerjee, K.M. Nataraj, S.V. Raju, N. Venkataraman, and Aishwarya Bhati.
Additionally, senior advocate Chetan Sharma has been reappointed as an ASG for the Delhi High Court for a further six months, effective July 1, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Impact on Legal Proceedings
These reappointments are expected to provide stability and expertise in the government's legal team, handling cases ranging from constitutional matters to civil and criminal appeals. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister, approved these reappointments based on the recommendations of the Law Ministry.
