Today meeting /Law Minister’s Advice to Newly Appointed Govt Lawyers*

*News Summary: Law Minister’s Advice to Newly Appointed Govt Lawyers*
*Date*: _02/08/2026_
*Place*: _Chennai Secretariat_
*Source*: _Sekar Reporter_

*1. Key Instructions by Law Minister C.V.R. Nirmal Kumar*
1. *Dispose Cases Swiftly*: _Work efficiently to ensure cases are disposed of quickly_
2. *Immediate Coordination*: _Keep the concerned department officials informed about cases without delay_
3. *File Counter Affidavits on Time*: _Ensure replies/counter affidavits are filed promptly_
4. *Duty*: _Perform duties effectively to protect the interests of the Government_

*2. Background*
1. *Appointments*: _After the DMK Govt assumed office, new Government Lawyers were appointed for all posts in Madras High Court, Madurai Bench of Madras HC, and District Courts across Tamil Nadu_
2. *Meeting*: _The Law Minister held a consultation with the newly selected Govt Lawyers at the Chennai Secretariat_
3. *Attendees*: _Law Secretary Ms. Sumathi, Advocate General Mr. Vijay Narayan and others participated_

*3. HJS/Judicial Exam Relevance*
Relates to *Art 165 – Advocate General* + *Art 233-235 – State’s control over subordinate courts*.
Core duty of Govt Lawyers: _Represent the State effectively + Reduce pendency_

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*Tag*: _#Govt Lawyers + Tamil Nadu + Law Minister + Case Pendency + Administration of Justice_

Sir, do you want me to convert this into a *2-mark HJS answer on “Measures to reduce pendency”*?