71ˢᵗ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2025
Attormey General of India:
aHe gives advice to the President on legal matters✓ Correct
bIs not entitled of audience except the Supreme Court
cCannot participate in the proceedings in the House of Parliament
dIs a whole time counsel for the govemment
Explanation
The Attorney-General of India is the highest law officer of the country and the chief legal adviser to the Government of India. Under Article 76(3), the Attorney-General has the right to be heard in all courts within the territory of India in the discharge of his duties. According to Article 88, every Minister and the Attorney-General has the right to speak in either House, in a joint sitting of the Houses, and in any Parliamentary Committee of which he may be named a member, and to otherwise take part in the proceedings; however, he is not entitled to vote by virtue of this Article. The Attorney-General is not considered a “full-time government servant.” Subject to permission, he may also practise privately as an advocate. ###
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