On September 9, 2024, the Union Government announced the appointment of six senior advocates as Additional Solicitor Generals (ASGs) for the SC, Supreme Court. This move, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), aims to bolster the government’s legal representation at the highest court.
New Appointments of ASG’s at SC
The following senior advocates have been appointed as ASGs:
- Shri S. Dwarakanath
- Ms. Archana Pathak Dave
- Shri Satya Darshi Sanjay
- Shri Brijender Chahar
- Shri Raghavendra P. Shankar
- Shri Rajkumar Bhaskar Thakare (Raja Thakare)
They will serve a tenure of three years, starting from the date they assume office or until further orders.
Current ASGs
The Supreme Court currently has five ASGs:
- Senior Advocate S. V. Raju
- Senior Advocate Aishwarya Bhati
- Senior Advocate Vikramjeet Banerjee
- Senior Advocate N. Venkataraman
- Senior Advocate K. M. Nataraj
Significance of the Appointments
The appointment of these senior advocates as ASGs is expected to strengthen the government’s legal team in the Supreme Court, enhancing its ability to address complex legal challenges. Their extensive experience and expertise will be valuable in representing the government’s interests effectively.
Tenure and Responsibilities
The new ASGs will hold office for three years, with their duties commencing upon assuming charge. They will be responsible for representing the government in various legal matters before the Supreme Court.
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An Additional Solicitor General represents the government in the Supreme Court, providing legal advice and conducting litigation on its behalf.
The current ASGs are S. V. Raju, Aishwarya Bhati, Vikramjeet Banerjee, N. Venkataraman, and K. M. Nataraj.
The tenure for the newly appointed ASGs is three years, starting from the date they assume office or until further orders.
The appointments were approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
These appointments aim to strengthen the government’s legal representation in the Supreme Court, bringing in experienced advocates to handle critical legal matters.
