R Venkataramani Reappointed Attorney General of India Till 2027

In a major legal continuity decision, Senior Advocate R Venkataramani has been reappointed as the Attorney General of India for a further two-year term, effective October 1, 2025. His current three-year tenure, which began on September 30, 2022, ends this month. With this reappointment, Venkataramani will serve as the country’s top law officer until September 30, 2027. The reappointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Law and Justice, underscoring the government’s satisfaction with his counsel and leadership in legal matters of national importance.

Who Is the Attorney General of India?

• The Attorney General of India (AGI) is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India and represents the state in legal proceedings, especially in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
• It is a constitutional post, created under Article 76 of the Constitution. The AG is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Cabinet.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising the government on legal matters
• Appearing in courts on behalf of the state
• Participating in parliamentary debates on legal issues (without voting rights)

R Venkataramani: Profile and Career Highlights

• Born: April 13, 1950, in Puducherry
• Enrolled: Bar Council of Tamil Nadu, July 1977
• Shifted to Supreme Court: 1979
• Designated Senior Advocate: 1997

Venkataramani has a distinguished legal career spanning over four decades. He has,

• Represented the Union Government, PSUs, and State Governments in constitutional and civil matters
• Advised the government on indirect taxes, human rights, and service law
• Served as a member of the Law Commission of India, contributing to policy and reform
• His practice covers constitutional law, criminal law, consumer protection, and administrative law, making him one of the most versatile senior counsels in India.

Predecessor and Succession

• Venkataramani succeeded K.K. Venugopal, who served as the 15th Attorney General and was known for handling high-profile constitutional cases during his tenure.
• Venkataramani became the 16th Attorney General of India in 2022, and his reappointment now makes him one of the few AGs to receive a consecutive extension.

Key Takeaway

• Senior Advocate R Venkataramani has been reappointed as the Attorney General of India for a second term of two years, starting October 1, 2025.
• He originally succeeded K.K. Venugopal and is the 16th Attorney General of India.