Six Senior Advocates Appointed as Additional Solicitor General in Supreme Court of India
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal for the appointment of six senior advocates as Additional Solicitor General (ASG) in the Supreme Court of India. The appointed advocates are:
- S. Dwarakanath
- Archana Pathak Dave
- Satya Darshi Sanjay
- Brijender Chahar
- Raghavendra P. Shankar
- Rajkumar Bhaskar Thakare (Raja Thakare)
These appointments are for a period of three years, starting from the date they assume office. The senior advocates have a distinguished career and are involved in various high-profile cases in the Supreme Court. Their expertise includes constitutional law, commercial laws, and corporate law. These appointments are made by the Union Government to strengthen the legal team representing the government’s interests in the Supreme Court.
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Senior Advocates -: Senior Advocates are experienced lawyers who have been recognized for their expertise and skills in the legal field. They often handle important cases and provide guidance to other lawyers.
Additional Solicitor General -: An Additional Solicitor General is a lawyer who helps the main Solicitor General in representing the government in the Supreme Court. They argue cases on behalf of the government.
Supreme Court of India -: The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country. It makes the final decisions on important legal matters and ensures that laws are followed correctly.
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet -: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is a group of top government officials who decide on important appointments, like who will become judges or senior lawyers for the government.
Three years -: The appointed advocates will serve as Additional Solicitor Generals for a period of three years. This means they will work in this role for three years before their term ends or is renewed.