The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday approved the creation of five new posts of additional solicitors general, one in each of the high courts of Punjab and Haryana, Patna, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Gujarat.

According to an official release, the decision will strengthen the litigation machinery to represent the central government as a whole and specifically in these courts: “This will also help in conduct of litigation on behalf of Union of India efficiently and effectively.”

“The creation of these posts will also facilitate transaction of business in accordance with procedures and enable assigning of functions to legally trained persons. It will result in greater accountability of government departments to curb frivolous litigation and lessen the burden of government cases in these Courts.”