Karnataka Appoints Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani as Additional Advocate Generals in Supreme Court
The Government of Karnataka has appointed advocates Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani as Additional Advocate Generals (AAGs) to represent the State of Karnataka before the Supreme Court of India. The appointments were notified by the State’s Law, Justice and Human Rights Department and take effect immediately until further orders.
According to the official government notification dated 19 June 2026, both advocates have been appointed as Additional Advocate General, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, to conduct and defend Karnataka’s cases before the apex court. The appointments were made in the name of the Governor of Karnataka under the executive powers of the State Government.
Who Are the New AAGs?
Omar Hoda is a prominent Supreme Court practitioner known for his work in constitutional, public law, and human rights matters. He previously served as Additional Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh before the Supreme Court and has appeared in several important constitutional cases.
Kunal Vajani is an experienced advocate with nearly two decades of legal practice. He was most recently associated with the law firm Fox & Mandal as Managing Partner before establishing an independent practice. He has handled a wide range of commercial, constitutional, and civil litigation matters.
Significance of the Appointments
The appointments are expected to strengthen Karnataka’s legal representation before the Supreme Court, particularly in:
- Constitutional litigation involving Centre-State relations.
- High-value commercial and infrastructure disputes.
- Public law and governance matters.
- Appeals arising from the Karnataka High Court.
- Cases involving significant questions of law affecting the State.
The move comes as Karnataka continues to engage in several important legal battles before the Supreme Court involving governance, administrative decisions, taxation, infrastructure projects, reservation policies, and federal issues. The State Government appears to be reinforcing its legal team in New Delhi to ensure effective representation in these matters.
Official Notification
The notification issued by the Karnataka Government specifically names Omar Hoda and Kunal Vajani as Additional Advocate Generals for Karnataka before the Supreme Court and states that the appointments shall remain in force with immediate effect until further orders.
The appointments mark an important addition to Karnataka’s legal leadership at the national level and are expected to play a key role in the State’s litigation strategy before India’s highest court.
