Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Chhattisgarh Appoints Vivek Sharma as New Advocate General
The Chhattisgarh government has chosen Vivek Sharma as their new top lawyer, called the Advocate General.
He will represent the government in important court cases.
This change happened because the previous Advocate General, Prafull N. Bharat, resigned.
Sharma has been working as a lawyer for the state in Bilaspur and is familiar with the government's legal team.
Vivek Sharma appointed as new Advocate General of Chhattisgarh
Sharma replaces Prafull N. Bharat who resigned earlier this week
Appointment comes with standard entitlements and responsibilities
Sharma assumes office immediately upon taking charge
Appointment occurs amidst high-profile litigations in the state
- Who
- Vivek Sharma
- What
- Appointed as new Advocate General of Chhattisgarh
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To replace Prafull N. Bharat who resigned
- Previous Advocate General
- Prafull N. Bharat
- Resignation Date
- Earlier this week
- New Appointee's Previous Role
- Additional Advocate General at Bilaspur bench
- Appointment Date
- Friday
- High-profile Litigations
- Coal block allocations and Naxal-related matters