Law Ministry gives Show Cause Notice as ASG gives private appearance in court

The Additional Solicitor General (ASG) of India, A.S. Chandhiok (pictured) has sparked up controversy and has landed himself in a jam. The ASG gave an appearance in the Delhi High Court representing a private firm against a public interest litigation (PIL) and recently raised questions, regarding the decision of the Government of India on the transfer of a High Court judge. The ASG who also is the President of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, appeared for New Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) in a PIL which raised issues pertaining to the settlement of power tariffs. The Times of India quotes Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Manmohan being surprised by the ASG representing the NDPL. The Bench said, “We assumed you were appearing on behalf of the Government! The ASG’s apt reply was “I am only there for my Lordship's assistance”.

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