The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the reappointment of Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta for another three-year term from July 1. The extension ensures continuity in the Centre’s legal representation before the Supreme Court and other constitutional courts.
The Law Ministry has revised and increased the fees payable to government counsels across courts, marking a significant nationwide update. Supreme Court Group ‘A’ lawyers will now receive Rs.21,600 per hearing, while the Solicitor General gets Rs.96K monthly.
