Vyas succeeded Anil Singh, who had served as ASG for nine years and represented the state in the Bombay High Court during the Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s tenure. Reflecting on his term, Vyas said he was pleased with the mutual respect and appreciation he experienced from the legal community.
Maharashtra: The Additional Solicitor General (ASG) for Maharashtra and Gujarat, Devang Girish Vyas, has stepped down from his position. He submitted his resignation to the Law Minister on Tuesday, bringing an end to his 12-year tenure. Vyas confirmed his resignation applies to both states, and he expressed gratitude for the support he received during his service.
Speaking to media, Vyas shared his thoughts, saying, “I received a lot of affection and respect from the bar as well as the bench. I leave as a very satisfied man. I am just leaving the post, but I will continue to work as an advocate.”
Vyas, who is 48 years old and based in Mumbai, has had an illustrious career. He took over as the ASG for the Gujarat High Court and, in July 2023, assumed additional responsibility for the Bombay High Court. Although his appointment for the Bombay High Court was initially meant to last until a regular ASG was appointed, his tenure was extended multiple times. During this period, Vyas managed responsibilities across various benches of both high courts.
In January 2022, the Gujarat High Court honored him with the designation of “senior advocate,” recognizing his expertise and contributions to the legal field.
Vyas succeeded Anil Singh, who had served as ASG for nine years and represented the state in the Bombay High Court during the Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s tenure. Reflecting on his term, Vyas said he was pleased with the mutual respect and appreciation he experienced from the legal community.
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Apart from his role as ASG, Vyas represented central agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Notably, he opposed the bail applications of the accused in the high-profile Elgar Parishad case. His legal acumen was also sought in cases of public interest. For instance, the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court sought his assistance in addressing issues related to overcrowded Mumbai local trains, which tragically claimed several lives.
Despite stepping down, Vyas remains committed to his legal practice.
As he aptly stated, “I am just leaving the post, but I will continue to work as an advocate.”
