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Answer: The present solicitor general of India is Mr. Tushar Mehta.
The Solicitor general is subordinate to the Attorney General of India and assists as the secondary law officer of the country.
The Solicitor general of India is assisted by additional solicitor generals. The job description of the solicitor general of India is to advise the government and appear on behalf of the union of India.
The position of an attorney general of India is a constitutional position whereas the position of the solicitor general of India and additional solicitor general is merely statutory. The Solicitor general is appointed by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet.
