Advocate General — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

S.P. Gupta v. Union of India

1981

This landmark judgment, also known as the Judges Transfer Case, established important principles regarding the independence of law officers including Advocate Generals. The…

State of Bihar v. Kameshwar Singh

1952

This case established the scope of Advocate General's representation in constitutional matters, particularly regarding property rights and state legislation. The Advocate…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India

2006

This case dealt with the Advocate General's role in President's Rule and constitutional crisis situations. The Supreme Court clarified that Advocate Generals continue to function…