Additional Advocate General Archives

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, the 34th Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, retires after a tenure of 11 months

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, who is retiring on 19-1-2025, was recommended as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court on 02-11-2023 and took charge of office on 07-02-2024.

Case Briefs High Courts

Rajasthan HC issues notice in plea challenging amendment to Rajasthan State Litigation Policy & Padmesh Mishra’s appointment as State AAG in SC

The petitioner has challenged the amendment to the Rajasthan State Litigation Policy, 2018, which allowed the appropriate authority to appoint any counsel to any post based on their expertise, effectively bypassing the 10-year experience requirement.

Case Briefs High Courts

Jharkhand High Court dismisses criminal contempt proceedings against State’s Advocate General and Additional Advocate General

“An advocate has to fearlessly uphold the interest of his client by all fair and honourable means without regard to any unpleasant consequences to himself or any other, but he must exercise restraint in using intemperate language during arguments in the Court.”

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, the 34th Chief Justice of Orissa High Court

Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh was recommended as new Chief Justice of Orissa High Court on 02-11-2023 and took charge of his new office on 07-02-2024.

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC directs State to nominate Nodal officer to deal with requests for engaging law officers, and to look after professional fee claims

To assist the Nodal Officer, minimum secretarial staff shall be provided by the State Government.