Tushar Mehta Reappointed as Solicitor General for Three More Years; Centre Extends Tenure of Additional Solicitors General
The Union Government has reappointed Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for another three-year term, reaffirming its confidence in one of the country’s most prominent law officers. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension, ensuring continuity in the government’s legal representation before the Supreme Court and other constitutional courts.
Fresh Three-Year Term Begins July 1
According to the official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Mehta’s renewed tenure will commence on July 1, 2026, and will continue for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Mehta has been serving as Solicitor General since October 2018 and has become one of the longest-serving occupants of the office in recent years. He was previously reappointed in 2023 for a term ending on June 30, 2026.
Five Additional Solicitors General Reappointed
Alongside Mehta’s reappointment, the Centre has also renewed the appointments of five Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) representing the Union Government before the Supreme Court. The reappointed ASGs include:
- Vikramjit Banerjee
- K. M. Nataraj
- Suryaprakash V. Raju
- N. Venkataraman
- Aishwarya Bhati
Their fresh terms will also be for three years or until further orders. In addition, Senior Advocate Chetan Sharma has been reappointed as Additional Solicitor General for matters before the Delhi High Court.
Why the Reappointment Matters
The Solicitor General is the second-highest law officer of the country after the Attorney General for India and plays a crucial role in representing the Union Government in major constitutional, administrative, taxation, criminal, and policy-related matters. Over the past several years, Mehta has appeared in numerous high-profile cases involving constitutional interpretation, national security, economic policy, electoral issues, and regulatory disputes.
Continuity in Government Litigation Strategy
Legal observers view the reappointment as a move aimed at maintaining continuity in the Centre’s litigation strategy at a time when several constitutionally significant matters remain pending before the Supreme Court. Retaining the existing legal team is expected to provide institutional consistency and preserve the government’s courtroom experience in complex and high-stakes litigation.
Background
Mehta first assumed office as Solicitor General in October 2018 and has represented the Union Government through multiple landmark constitutional and policy disputes. His successive reappointments underscore the government’s continued reliance on his legal leadership and advocacy before the country’s highest courts.
Key Takeaways
- Centre reappoints Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General for three more years.
- New tenure begins on July 1, 2026.
- Five Additional Solicitors General for the Supreme Court receive extensions.
- Chetan Sharma also reappointed as ASG for the Delhi High Court.
- Move ensures continuity in the Union Government’s legal representation before constitutional courts.
