Attorney General of India:

Question

Attorney General of India:

1. A. Is not entitled of audience except the Supreme Court
2. B. He gives advice to the President on legal matters (Correct answer)
3. C. Cannot participate in the proceedings in the House of Parliament
4. D. Is a whole time counsel for the government

Correct Answer

Option B — He gives advice to the President on legal matters

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is He gives advice to the President on legal matters.

Key Points

• The Attorney General of India (AGI) is the highest law officer of the Union, appointed by the President under Article 76.
• The primary duty of the AGI is to give advice to the Government of India on legal matters referred by the President and to perform other legal duties assigned to him.
• The AGI must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court, holds office during the pleasure of the President, and receives such remuneration as the President determines.
• He has the right of audience in all courts in India — so the statement restricting him to the Supreme Court is wrong.
• Under Article 88, he can speak and take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their committees, but cannot vote.
• Importantly, the AGI is not a whole-time counsel for the government and may undertake private practice with restrictions.

Exam Tip

• contrast the AGI with the Solicitor General and the Advocate General of a State (Article 165).

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

भारत का महान्यायवादी:

1. A. सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के अतिरिक्त सुनवाई हेतु अर्ह नहीं है।
2. B. राष्ट्रपति को विधिक मामलों में परामर्श देता है।
3. C. संसद के सदन की प्रक्रिया में भाग नहीं ले सकता है।
4. D. सरकार का पूर्ण कालिक सलाहकार है।