Chhattisgarh
Prafull Bharat: New Advocate General of Chhattisgarh
- 12 Jan 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
According to the sources, the Chhattisgarh government has appointed Prafull Bharat as the new Advocate General (AG) of Chhattisgarh.
Key Points
- He served as the Additional Advocate General of Chhattisgarh from 2014 to 2018.
- With an extensive legal career, Bharat has been practicing at the High Court of Chhattisgarh since November 2000, specializing in Civil, Constitutional, Arbitration, and Criminal matters.
- His legal expertise also extends to his tenure at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh from 1995 to 2000 and the District Court in Jagdalpur, Bastar from 1992 to 1995.
- Bharat succeeds Satish Chandra Verma, who quit as AG after the new government assumed office after the recent assembly elections.
Advocate General of State
- The Advocate General of state is responsible for advising the State Government on legal matters referred to him by the Governor.
- This is a Constitutional post and authority duly appointed under Article 165 of the Constitution of India. He/She acts as the highest law officer in the State.
- Under Article 165 of the Constitution of India the Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.
