Attorney General Of India

Question 1

Which article provides for office of attorney General for India?

Answer 1

Article 76

Question 2

Qualifications required for AG?

Answer 2

1. Indian Citizen

2. judge of high court for 5 yrs. Or advocate of high court for 10 yrs. Or eminent jurist in opinion of President

Question 3

Appointment, removal and remuneration details of AG

Answer 3

Appointment:term unfixed, holds office in presidents pleasure

Removal:no specific procedure, can be removed by president anytime

Remuneration:decided by president

Question 4

What are duties and functions of AG?

Answer 4

1. give advice or perform duties in legal matters of government which are reffered to him by president.
2. functions given to him by Constitution or law.
3. To appear on behalf of government in SC or HC
4. To represent government in any reference made by president u/a 143(consulting with SC)

Question 5

What are Rights of AG?

Answer 5

1. can be an audience in all courts in territory of India.
2. Can take part & speak in proceedings of both houses (including joint session) and also any committee of parliament of which he is a member, WITHOUT RIGHT TO VOTE.
3. Same immunities as MP

Question 6

What are Limitations on AG?

Answer 6

1. shouldnt advice or brief against government, or in cases in which he is called upon to appear for government
2. shouldnt defend accused or accept appointment in any company or corporation without government permission
3. shouldnt advise ministry, department of government, statutory organization, PSU unless proposal is received through Ministry of Law and justice, Department of legal affairs.
4. isnt considered government servant, isn’t debarred from private legal practice

Question 7

Give details about solicitor general of India and additional solicitor general of India?

Answer 7

1. Assist AG in fulfilment of his responsibility

2. both aren’t mentioned in article 76