M.T.KHAN vs GOVT. A.P. .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of appointing Additional Advocate Generals under Article 165 of the Constitution of India, concluding that the term 'Advocate General' in the singular can encompass plural appointments as per Article 367 and Section 13 of the General Clauses Act, 1897. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, stating that the appointment of Additional Advocate Generals is permissible and does not violate constitutional provisions. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the legality of the appointments made by the Andhra Pradesh government.