The Government of Gujarat has officially appointed approximately 55 Assistant Government Pleaders (AGPs) in the Gujarat High Court, under Rule 4(1) of the Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of Service) and the Rules for the Conduct of Government Legal Affairs, 2009.

In this round of appointments, nearly half the positions, specifically more than 25, have been given to women lawyers as AGPs.

The government has currently appointed these AGPs for one year.

Currently, more than 80 AGPs and Assistant Public Prosecutors (APPs) are serving in the High Court. With the addition of approximately 55 more AGPs, the functioning of the government pleader and public prosecutor office will become more effective and efficient. 

As a result, it is believed that the hearing of government-related cases in the Gujarat High Court is set to be more fruitful.

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