Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Milind Sathe Appointed Maharashtra's New Advocate General
Milind Sathe is a very experienced lawyer who has been chosen for a big job in Maharashtra.
He will now speak for the state in court.
He has been a lawyer for over 40 years and has even been the leader of a group of lawyers.
Before him, another lawyer named Birendra Saraf did this job, but he stepped down.
Now, Milind Sathe will take his place and help the state with legal matters.
Milind Sathe, a senior advocate with over 40 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Advocate General of Maharashtra.
He will officially represent the state's position in all court proceedings.
Sathe was designated a senior advocate by the Bombay High Court in 2005 and served as the president of the Bombay Bar Association from 2014 to 2021.
He has handled various public interest litigations, legal aid cases, and has frequently assisted courts as amicus curiae.
Sathe succeeds Birendra Saraf, who resigned from the post in September, citing personal reasons.
- Who
- Milind Sathe, a senior advocate with over 40 years of experience
- What
- Has been appointed as the new Advocate General of Maharashtra
- When
- Effective Monday, December 8
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To represent the state's position in all court proceedings, following the resignation of the previous Advocate General, Birendra Saraf
- Name
- Milind Sathe
- Position
- Advocate General of Maharashtra
- Appointment Date
- December 8
- Experience
- Over 40 years
- Previous Role
- President of Bombay Bar Association (2014-2021)
- Predecessor
- Birendra Saraf
- Designation as Senior Advocate
- 2005
