Audio available in app
Attorney General of India from "summary" of Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
The Attorney General of India is the highest legal officer of the Government of India. He is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President. The Attorney General is appointed by the President and must be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of Parliament of which he is named a member, but is not entitled to vote. He performs such duties of a legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President. The Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He is not debarred from private legal practice. His duties include giving advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a 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 the territory of India. He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of any committee of the Parliament of which he is a member, but he is not entitled to vote. The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President. The Attorney General can be asked to be present at the meetings of the Union Cabinet to give his advice on legal matters. The Attorney General is an important functionary in the constitutional scheme of things. The office is a constitutional office, and the Attorney General discharges his functions independently.
Similar Posts
Collaborating with colleagues
Collaborating with colleagues is a fundamental aspect of professional life. It involves working together with others to achieve...
The role of human resource management in promoting employee wellbeing is explored
The concept of promoting employee wellbeing through human resource management is a crucial aspect of industrial relations and l...
People are motivated by a desire for power and selfpreservation
In the natural state of mankind, where every individual is in constant fear of others, people are driven by an insatiable desir...
Amendment process allows for changes to the Constitution
The Constitution of India is a living document that can adapt to changing times and needs. This adaptability is made possible t...
Union Executive and President's role
The Union Executive is a vital part of the Indian political system, responsible for implementing laws and policies formulated b...
Nonconstitutional Bodies in India
Nonconstitutional bodies in India are those bodies that are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution but are set up by an execu...
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of Parliament, representing the States
The Rajya Sabha is an essential part of the Indian Parliament, serving as the upper house. It plays a crucial role in represent...
Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts
The Supreme Court and High Courts in India have been vested with extensive powers to ensure the proper functioning of the legal...
