The Central Government has appointed advocate Kartik Navneet Shukul as the Deputy Solicitor General of India for the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench.

According to the order dated February 17, 2026, the appointment has been made in supersession of an earlier order dated January 21, 2026 issued by the Department. Mr. Shukul has been engaged for a period of three years from the date of the order or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

About Kartik N Shukul

Adv. Kartik N. Shukul is a distinguished Advocate with over 18 years of extensive litigation experience across Constitutional, Criminal, Environmental, and Commercial jurisprudence. As he assumes charge as Deputy Solicitor General at the High Court Bar Association, Nagpur, his appointment marks a significant milestone in a career defined by integrity, depth of scholarship, and unwavering commitment to public service. Practicing primarily before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench), the Supreme Court of India, the National Green Tribunal, and various Trial and Appellate Courts, Adv. Shukul has built a formidable reputation in handling Writ Petitions, Public Interest Litigations (PILs), First and Second Appeals, Civil Revisions, Arbitration matters, Criminal Trials and Appeals, and Special Leave Petitions.