Anu Chatrath Elevated to Senior Additional Advocate General, Government of Punjab

In a significant development within the legal corridors of Punjab, the Department of Justice has officially conferred the designation of Senior Additional Advocate General upon distinguished legal luminary Anu Chatrath, Senior Advocate. This appointment, formalized through an official communiqué dated March 30, 2025, is set to come into effect from April 1, 2025, for a contractual tenure of one year.

Chatrath, a seasoned advocate whose acumen has been pivotal in shaping key legal discourses on behalf of the state, had been discharging her responsibilities as Additional Advocate General, Punjab, since February 10, 2024. Her legal erudition and unwavering commitment to jurisprudence have been instrumental in navigating multifaceted litigations, thereby fortifying the state’s legal defenses in numerous high-stakes matters.

Hailing from an illustrious legal lineage, she is the daughter of the Late Shri Gopal Krishan Chatrath, a revered legal stalwart who previously held the esteemed office of Advocate General, Punjab. Her distinguished career, spanning several decades, is underscored by an array of pivotal appointments, including her tenure as Additional Advocate General, Punjab (2017–2022). Beyond her contributions to the judicial sphere, she has also carved a niche in the realm of public administration, having twice held the coveted position of Mayor of Chandigarh, first in 2005 and subsequently in 2010.

Her elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Additional Advocate General not only reaffirms her profound legal prowess but also underscores the Government of Punjab’s recognition of her indefatigable dedication to the pursuit of justice. The administration anticipates that her vast reservoir of legal expertise will continue to bolster the state’s legal machinery, ensuring an unwavering commitment to judicial integrity and the rule of law.