Senior advocate Milind Sathe has been appointed as the new Advocate General (AG) for the State of Maharashtra . He assumed the post on Monday, December 8.

Sathe will now officially represent the state’s position in all court proceedings. He will be the senior-most legal authority representing the state in court proceedings.

The move comes after the present advocate general Dr Birendra Saraf resigned in September 2025 after holding the post of three years, citing personal reasons. However, the government had requested Saraf to remain as AG until further arrangements are made.

The CM announced that the resignation of outgoing AG Birendra Saraf was accepted by the state cabinet, noting his commendable performance.

“The state cabinet approved the appointment of Shri Milind Sathe as the

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