{"id":13777,"date":"2026-06-23T11:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=13777"},"modified":"2026-06-23T11:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:23:55","slug":"tushar-mehta-sg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/2026-06-23-tushar-mehta-sg","title":{"rendered":"Tushar Mehta Reappointed as Solicitor General of India for Three Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The event &#8220;Tushar Mehta Re-elected as Solicitor General of India for Three Years&#8221; is a significant development in the law and constitution of India. Tushar Mehta is one of the most prominent law officers of the country and has represented the Union Government in various courts of the country, especially before the Supreme Court of India, to a great extent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The government&#8217;s reappointment of him is in recognition of his outstanding legal skills, courtroom experience, and ability to handle complex constitutional and policy matters. This has led to much interest among legal experts, policy makers and those appearing for competitive exams, which made the appointment of Tushar Mehta, the new Solicitor General of India for Three Years, known to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who is Tushar Mehta?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tushar Mehta is one of the senior lawyers at the bar with a rich litigation practice in Constitutional, Administrative and Criminal Law. He has appeared on behalf of the Government of India in many important cases of national importance over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before becoming Solicitor General, he had secured many substantial roles and had built up a reputation for effective advocacy. Thus, the tenure of Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India (SG) for 3 years is viewed as an appreciation for his work in tackling issues within the legal system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Career Highlights of Tushar Mehta<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Achievement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Description<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Senior Advocate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experienced constitutional lawyer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional Solicitor General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Served before becoming Solicitor General<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Government Counsel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Represented the Union Government in major cases<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supreme Court Advocate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Appeared in landmark constitutional matters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Public Law Expert<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Specialised in governance and constitutional issues<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the Solicitor General of India?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Solicitor General of India (SGI) is one of the key posts amongst lawyers in India. The office helps the Attorney General and the Government of India in courts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Solicitor General is a statutory and executive legal position, but is not a constitutional office. The officeholder provides advice to the government on legal issues and is a figure of presence in the Supreme Court, High Courts and Tribunals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He will hold these postings on behalf of the Union Govt till he is reappointed by the Hon&#8217;ble President of India for a term of three years as Solicitor General of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous Year Questions (PYQs) on Solicitor General of India<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Question (with Options)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who is the second-highest law officer of India? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Attorney General of India <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Solicitor General of India <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Advocate General <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Chief Justice of India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Solicitor General of India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is the highest law officer of India? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Solicitor General <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Attorney General <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Advocate General <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Law Minister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Attorney General<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Solicitor General of India assists whom? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Prime Minister <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> President <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Attorney General of India <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Chief Justice of India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) Attorney General of India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which Article of the Constitution provides for the office of Attorney General of India? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Article 74 <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Article 76 <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Article 78 <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Article 80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC CDS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Article 76<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Solicitor General of India is appointed by whom? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> President of India <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Supreme Court <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Government of India <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State PCS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) Government of India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is NOT a constitutional post? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Attorney General of India <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Comptroller and Auditor General <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Solicitor General of India <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Election Commission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC MTS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) Solicitor General of India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Advocate General gives legal advice to which government? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Union Government <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> State Government <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Parliament <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Supreme Court<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) State Government<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who represents the Government of India before the Supreme Court in major cases? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Chief Justice of India <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Attorney General and Solicitor General <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Governor <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Law Commission Chairman<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC GD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Attorney General and Solicitor General<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which law officer has the right to participate in Parliamentary proceedings without voting rights? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Solicitor General <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Attorney General <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Advocate General <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Chief Election Commissioner<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B) Attorney General<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The office of Solicitor General of India is created by? <\/span><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Constitution of India <\/span><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Parliamentary Act <\/span><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Government Executive Decision\/Convention <\/span><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Supreme Court Order<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C) Government Executive Decision\/Convention<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/2026-06-22-reliance-jio-leo-constellation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reliance Jio Set to Enter Satellite Broadband Race<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion on Tushar Mehta Gets Fresh Mandate as Solicitor General of India<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tushar Mehta Reappointed as Solicitor General of India for Three Years is crucial for India&#8217;s legal and governance framework. He is one of the nation&#8217;s most experienced and knowledgeable lawyers both in the courtroom and in the area of government litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Tushar Mehta taking the vacant seat of Solicitor General of India for the next three years, he will continue to be a key player in defending policies of the Union Government and standing as an appointment officer in the administration of justice. The re-appointment guarantees continuity, stability and fine mentoring of one of the most critical legal offices in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FAQs &#8211; Tushar Mehta Reappointed as Solicitor General\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"cfaq-wrapper\" data-multiple=\"0\"><div class=\"cfaq-item cfaq-open\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">1. Who is Tushar Mehta?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\"><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">Tushar Mehta is a senior advocate and the Solicitor General of India, responsible for representing the Union Government in important legal matters.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">2. What is the Solicitor General of India?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The Solicitor General is the second-highest law officer in India after the Attorney General and assists the government in legal matters.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">3. Why is Tushar Mehta&#039;s reappointment important?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">His reappointment ensures continuity in legal representation and strengthens the government's ability to handle complex legal cases.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">4. For how long has Tushar Mehta been reappointed?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">He has been reappointed as Solicitor General of India for a period of three years.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">5. 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