The President Mrs Pratibha Devi Singh Patil has re-appointed Goolam E. Vahanvati as Attorney-General for two more years effective from 8th of next month . AIR correspondent reports that Mr. Vahanvati was appointed to the post in 2009 for three years.

Earlier, Mr. Vahanvati has served as Solicitor-General .He has practised mainly in the Supreme Court and the High Courts, representing the Union of India in important matters, including constitutional and revenue cases.