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Centre reappoints Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General for three years from July 2026
The Tribune··22 Jun
The Tribune reported that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet reappointed senior advocate Tushar Mehta as India's second highest law officer for a new three-year term effective July 1, 2026, extending his tenure since October 2018.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Government legal leadership remains stable through July 2029.
- Major constitutional cases will continue under Mehta.
- Top law officer appointments affect court litigation strategy.
What's Happening
- ACC reappointed Mehta on June 20 for three years.
- Five ASGs were also given fresh three-year terms.
- The new term begins July 1, 2026.
Legal Leadership
- Mehta has served as SG since 2018.
- He is a senior advocate from Gujarat.
- Chetan Sharma continues at Delhi High Court for six months.
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