Solicitor General of India.

• The Solicitor General of India (SGI) is the second-highest law officer, subordinate to the Attorney General, and assists him/her in legal matters.

• Unlike Attorney General which is a constitutional post, solicitor general is statutory.

• Solicitor Generals advise the government and represent the Union of India according to the Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1972.

• The duties of the Solicitor General of India includes:

1. Providing legal advice to the Government of India on various legal matters and performing other legal duties assigned by the government.

2. Representing the Government of India in the Supreme Court and High Courts whenever necessary, in cases where the government is a party or has an interest.

3. Acting on behalf of the Government of India in any references made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.

4. Fulfilling additional functions assigned to a Law Officer under the Constitution or any other current laws

                     Additional Solicitor General of India.

• The Additional Solicitor General of India (Addl. SGI) is a legal officer of India who supports the Solicitor-General and the Attorney-General. 

The office is regulated by the Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987