Tushar Mehta

Tushar Mehta is one of India’s most eminent constitutional lawyers and senior advocates, currently serving as the Solicitor General of India, the second-highest law officer of the country after the Attorney General. Since his appointment in October 2018, he has represented the Union of India in some of the nation’s most significant constitutional, economic, national security, and public policy matters before the Supreme Court and various High Courts. In 2026, the government of India reappointed him for another three-year term, making him one of the longest-serving Solicitors General in the country’s history.

A graduate in law from Sir L.A. Shah Law College, Gujarat University, Tushar Mehta began his legal career with a strong practice in constitutional, civil, commercial, taxation, and administrative law. Before joining the union government, he served as the Additional Advocate General for the State of Gujarat, where he earned widespread recognition for his legal acumen and courtroom advocacy in complex constitutional and governance matters. In 2014, he was appointed Additional Solicitor General of India, before being elevated to the office of Solicitor General in 2018.

As Solicitor General, Mehta has appeared in numerous landmark cases involving constitutional interpretation, electoral reforms, taxation, economic policy, national security, digital governance, environmental regulation, and criminal justice. He has represented the Government of India in matters concerning Article 370, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, electoral issues, technology regulation, and several high-profile public interest litigations. His advocacy has played a central role in shaping contemporary constitutional jurisprudence and defending the legal framework underpinning major legislative and policy reforms.

Known for his meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and deep understanding of constitutional law, Tushar Mehta is widely respected across the legal fraternity. His courtroom arguments are characterized by clarity, precision, and a pragmatic approach to balancing constitutional values with governance priorities. Throughout his tenure, he has represented India in matters of international significance and has frequently appeared in cases involving national importance before Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court.

Through his distinguished legal career and sustained public service, Tushar Mehta continues to make a profound contribution to India’s legal and constitutional framework. His leadership as Solicitor General reflects an enduring commitment to the rule of law, judicial excellence, and the effective representation of the Union of India in matters that shape the nation’s constitutional and governance landscape.