Senior Advocate Satya Darshi Sanjay has been appointed as the new Advocate General of Bihar, replacing Prashant Kumar Shahi. The Bihar Law Department issued notification confirming his appointment by the Governor under Article 165(1) of the Constitution, effective after he assumes charge.
The Karnataka Government appointed a new panel of law officers to represent the State before the High Court, including 42 Additional Government Advocates and 27 Government Pleaders. The appointments feature significant women representation, with 26 women lawyers selected across both categories.
The Odisha government announced the formation of a new six-member Law Commission, chaired by former Orissa High Court judge Biswanath Rath. The commission will focus on reviewing and recommending legal reforms in the state. It aims to simplify laws and improve judicial efficiency. The commission’s role is to guide the government on important legal matters and suggest necessary changes to existing laws.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court Set aside a ruling mandating the state to refund over Rs. 280 crore to Adani Power Limited for two hydro-electric projects. The court found that the award to Brakel Corporation was secured through misrepresentation, rendering them ineligible for the refund. Adani’s claim was also rejected due to lack of finalized agreement with the state.
