The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the reappointment of senior advocate Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General of India for another three-year term, ensuring continuity in the Union Government’s legal representation before the courts.
According to a notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on June 20, Mehta’s fresh tenure will commence from July 1, 2026.
Tushar Mehta to Continue as Solicitor General
With the latest approval, Tushar Mehta will continue to serve as the country’s Solicitor General, the second-highest law officer of the Government of India after the Attorney General.
Having assumed office in 2018, Mehta has played a key role in representing the Union Government in several important constitutional, administrative and policy-related matters before the Supreme Court and various High Courts.
By the completion of his newly approved tenure, he is set to complete nearly eleven years in the position, making him one of the longest-serving Solicitors General in the country’s legal history.
Three Additional Solicitors General Reappointed
The ACC has also approved the reappointment of three Additional Solicitors General for a further term of three years with effect from July 30, 2026.
The officers include:
- Suryaprakash V. Raju
- N. Venkataraman
- Aishwarya Bhati
All three have been representing the Union Government in various legal matters and will continue in their respective roles under the renewed tenure.
Two Supreme Court ASGs Get Fresh Term
In a separate decision, the ACC approved the reappointment of two Additional Solicitors General serving before the Supreme Court.
The officers are:
- Vikramjit Banerjee
- K.M. Nataraj
Both have been granted a fresh three-year tenure with effect from July 30, 2026.
Chetan Sharma Gets Six-Month Extension
The government has also extended the tenure of Chetan Sharma, Additional Solicitor General for the Delhi High Court.
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His tenure has been extended for six months from July 1, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Ensuring Continuity in Government’s Legal Team
The reappointments are aimed at maintaining stability and continuity in the government’s legal leadership at a time when several important constitutional, commercial and policy-related matters are being heard across courts.
The decisions reflect the Centre’s confidence in the existing legal team and its contribution to representing the government in key judicial proceedings.
Key Highlights
- ACC reappointed Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General of India for three years.
- His new tenure will begin on July 1, 2026.
- Mehta is set to complete nearly eleven years as Solicitor General.
- Suryaprakash V. Raju, N. Venkataraman and Aishwarya Bhati reappointed as Additional Solicitors General for three years.
- Vikramjit Banerjee and K.M. Nataraj also granted fresh three-year terms as ASGs.
- Chetan Sharma’s tenure as ASG for Delhi High Court extended by six months.
- Orders were issued by the Department of Personnel and Training following ACC approval.