Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Attorney General Venkataramani Gets Two-Year Extension
The Indian government's top lawyer, R Venkataramani, will keep his job for two more years.
He was first appointed in October 2022 for three years.
This means he will advise the government on legal matters.
His re-appointment will begin from October 1, 2026.
Venkataramani became a lawyer in July 1977.
R Venkataramani's tenure as Attorney General for India has been extended.
The extension is for two years.
The re-appointment is effective from October 1, 2026.
He was first appointed in October 2022.
Venkataramani enrolled as a lawyer in July 1977.
- Who
- R Venkataramani
- What
- Tenure Extended as Attorney General
- When
- Effective October 1, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To continue serving as Attorney General
Public Perspective
Government View
Meritocracy
Public Perspective
The appointment should be based on merit and efficiency
Government View
The Attorney General is providing consistent service, so extending tenure is the right choice.
- Position
- Attorney General for India
- Re-appointment Term
- 2 years
- Effective Date
- October 1, 2026
- Initial Appointment
- October 2022
- Original Tenure
- 3 years
- Enrolled as Lawyer
- July 1977
