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Senior Advocate Pawan Kumar Mutneja Named Haryana's New Advocate General
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🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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Senior Advocate Pawan Kumar Mutneja has been appointed as the Advocate General of Haryana, succeeding the previous office‑holder.
The Haryana government has officially named senior lawyer Pawan Kumar Mutneja as the state's new Advocate General. The appointment was announced through a government notification, marking Mutneja's entry into a role that serves as the chief legal advisor to the state and represents it in the courts.
Mutneja, a veteran advocate with extensive experience in constitutional and criminal law, has previously appeared before the Supreme Court and various High Courts. His legal career includes representing both private and public entities, and he has been recognized for his expertise in complex litigation.
The Advocate General's office is pivotal in shaping the state's legal strategy, especially in matters involving state policy, legislation, and litigation against the government. Mutneja's selection is expected to strengthen Haryana's legal representation at the national level.
The previous Advocate General stepped down earlier this month, prompting the swift appointment to ensure continuity in the state's legal affairs. Mutneja will assume office immediately, taking charge of ongoing cases and advising the state cabinet on legal matters.
Mutneja, a veteran advocate with extensive experience in constitutional and criminal law, has previously appeared before the Supreme Court and various High Courts. His legal career includes representing both private and public entities, and he has been recognized for his expertise in complex litigation.
The Advocate General's office is pivotal in shaping the state's legal strategy, especially in matters involving state policy, legislation, and litigation against the government. Mutneja's selection is expected to strengthen Haryana's legal representation at the national level.
The previous Advocate General stepped down earlier this month, prompting the swift appointment to ensure continuity in the state's legal affairs. Mutneja will assume office immediately, taking charge of ongoing cases and advising the state cabinet on legal matters.