Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
Which of the following is true regarding Attorney General of India?
Options:
He holds the office during the pleasure of the President
The Attorney General must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, possessing adequate legal practice or have served as a judge for a requisite duration
It is the duty of the Attorney General of India to give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters
All of these are true
Correct Answer:
All of these are true
Explanation:
The Attorney General is the first legal officer of the country. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Constitution, which states that he can hold the office during the pleasure of the President. The Attorney General must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, possessing adequate legal practice or have served as a judge for a requisite duration as mandated by the Constitution. It is the duty of the Attorney General for India to give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters and to perform other duties of legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President. In the performance of his duties, he has the right to appear in the Courts. This is known as a right to audience given to the Attorney General.