Q:
Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is/are not correct?
1.He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India.
2.He is entitled to the privileges of a Member of the Parliament.
3.He is a whole-time counsel for the Government.4. He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters and to perform such other duties of legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
The Attorney General appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases (including suits, appeals and other proceedings) in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
He also represents the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. So, statement 4 is incorrect.
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