M.T. Khan & Ors vs Government Of Andhra Pradesh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of appointing Additional Advocate Generals under Article 165 of the Constitution of India, affirming the High Court's ruling that the singular term 'Advocate General' can encompass plural appointments based on Article 367 and Section 13 of the General Clauses Act, 1897. The Court held that the appointment of Additional Advocate Generals is permissible to meet the demands of state functions, thus upholding the appointments made by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the legality of the appointments.