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Re-appointment of Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General of India for Three More Years

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On June 20, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the re-appointment of Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General (SG) of India for a further three-year term starting July 1, 2026, extending his tenure till June 30, 2029. Tushar Mehta, who first took office in October 2018, is expected to complete eleven years as the Union Government's second-highest law officer by the end of this term. The ACC also re-appointed five Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for three-year terms and extended the tenure of the ASG for Delhi High Court, Chetan Sharma, by six months. This re-appointment underscores the continuity in India's legal representation and advisory roles at the highest levels.

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Key Facts

  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the re-appointment on 20 June 2026.
  • Tushar Mehta’s re-appointment term begins on 1 July 2026 for three years, ending on 30 June 2029.
  • Tushar Mehta is the Solicitor General of India, the second-highest law officer after the Attorney General of India.
  • He originally assumed office in October 2018.
  • By the end of this term, he is set to complete eleven years as Solicitor General, making him one of the longest-serving in the position.
  • The ACC also approved the re-appointment of five Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for the Supreme Court, each for three-year terms.
  • Re-appointments for ASGs Vikramjit Banerjee and K.M. Nataraj will take effect from 1 July 2026.
  • Re-appointments for ASGs Suryaprakash V. Raju, N. Venkataraman, and Aishwarya Bhati will take effect from 30 June 2026.
  • The tenure of Chetan Sharma as Additional Solicitor General for the Delhi High Court was extended by six months starting 1 July 2026.

Background & Context

  • The Solicitor General of India is a key law officer providing legal advice to the Union Government and representing it before the Supreme Court and other courts.
  • This post is statutory (not a constitutional office), created under the Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987.
  • The appointments of Solicitor General and Additional Solicitors General are approved by the ACC, chaired by the Prime Minister.
  • Tushar Mehta’s prolonged tenure illustrates a rare continuity in this crucial legal post.

Why This Matters for Exams / Exam Relevance

  • Current affairs involving high-level legal appointments are frequently part of polity and governance syllabi in competitive exams.
  • Understanding the hierarchy of Law Officers—Attorney General, Solicitor General, and Additional Solicitors General—is important.
  • The role and appointment process of these officers, including the function of the ACC, are relevant governance topics.
  • Tushar Mehta’s tenure and re-appointment serve as notable facts for questions on law and governance.

Points to Remember

  • The Solicitor General is subordinate only to the Attorney General of India.
  • Tushar Mehta’s term extension runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.
  • Re-appointed ASGs have staggered term start dates—mostly around 30 June or 1 July 2026.
  • The ACC is the authoritative body for these appointments.
  • Extension of Chetan Sharma as ASG for Delhi High Court is for six months from 1 July 2026.
  • The offices of Solicitor General and Additional Solicitors General are statutory posts governed by rules framed under Article 309 of the Indian Constitution.
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