The Punjab government has officially reshuffled its team of law officers, breathing new life into its legal strategy for battles before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court.
In a sweeping move announced Wednesday, the state extended the tenures of 111 officers — a roster that spans Additional Advocate Generals (AAGs), Senior Deputy AGs, Deputy AGs, Assistant AGs, and Advocates-on-Record across Chandigarh and Delhi. Alongside the extensions, a handful of fresh appointments hint at a recalibrated approach to state litigation.
Among those staying on are Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat, who continues to represent Punjab as an AAG in the Supreme Court, and Advocates Gaurav Dhama, Rajat Bhardwaj, and Rajesh Mahajan, all securing their places as AAGs in Delhi. A new entrant to the Delhi brigade is Advocate Vivek Jain, joining the AAG ranks.
Meanwhile, Advocates Talha Abdul Rehman, Rishikesh Kumar, and Bhakti Pasrija will keep carrying the torch as Deputy AGs in Delhi. The government also bolstered its lineup by bringing in Advocates Prateek Krishan Chada and Tushar Sannu Dahiya as new Deputy AGs.
Chandigarh wasn’t left out either. Eighteen new AAGs, seven Senior Deputy AGs, 24 Deputy AGs, and 35 Assistant AGs have been brought in, signaling a major push to reinforce the state’s legal firepower at the High Court level.
At the helm of this recalibrated team stands Advocate Maninderjit Singh Bedi, who stepped in as Punjab’s new Advocate General on March 30, following Senior Advocate Gurminder Singh’s resignation. In a related move, Senior Advocate Anu Chatrath was appointed as a Senior AAG, with official confirmation coming in through a new government order today.
The reshuffle paints a clear picture: Punjab is gearing up for a stronger, more dynamic presence in the courtroom battles ahead.
