{"id":3897,"date":"2026-08-26T17:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=3897"},"modified":"2026-08-26T17:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:14:16","slug":"attorney-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/attorney-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Attorney General of India, List, Articles, Appointment, Functions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <strong>Attorney General of India (AGI)<\/strong> is the highest law officer of the Union, established under Article 76 of the Constitution. The office serves as a key link between constitutional governance and legal decision-making, providing expert legal advice to the Union executive. R. Venkataramani is the current Attorney General of India, serving since October 2022.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The AGI holds a unique position: unlike a regular government employee, the office has no fixed tenure, and the Attorney General serves at the President\u2019s pleasure. The AGI also enjoys the right to appear before all courts in India and participate in parliamentary proceedings without voting rights.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India About<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer in the country. The Attorney General represents the Union in important constitutional and legal matters, assists courts in cases involving questions of public importance, and performs other legal responsibilities entrusted to him by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/president-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President of India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Highest Law Officer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General serves as the highest law officer in India. This prestigious position ensures the AG's central role in upholding the rule of law and providing legal guidance to the government.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Chief Legal Advisor: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He is part of the Union Executive and is the principal legal representative of the Government of India before the Supreme Court. The Attorney General is not a member of the Union Cabinet, in contrast to ministers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Representation in Courts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the primary responsibilities of the AG is to represent the Union Government in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/supreme-court-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supreme Court of India<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and High Courts of India.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Articles<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Constitution specifically provides for the Attorney General of India under Article 76, while related provisions determine the AGI\u2019s parliamentary rights and legal position.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\">\r\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 Article\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\">\r\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Description<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Article 76<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Article 88<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Article 105<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Powers, privileges and immunities of Attorney General.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India List<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General of India has been a key constitutional law officer since 1950, with eminent jurists serving the Union Government across different political and legal eras. The <\/span><b>first Attorney General of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> was M. C. Setalvad. The following is the list of Attorneys General of India:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 73.214%\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Attorney General of India<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><b>Tenure<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>M. C. Setalvad<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1950\u20131963<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>C. K. Daphtary<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1963\u20131968<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Niren De<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1968\u20131977<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>S. V. Gupte<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1977\u20131979<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>L. N. Sinha<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1979\u20131983<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>K. Parasaran<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1983\u20131989<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Soli Sorabjee<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1989\u20131990<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>G. Ramaswamy<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1990\u20131992<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Milon K. Banerji<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1992\u20131996<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Ashok Desai<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1996\u20131998<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Soli Sorabjee<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1998\u20132004<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Milon K. Banerji<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2004\u20132009<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>G. E. Vahanvati<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2009\u20132014<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>Mukul Rohatgi<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2014\u20132017<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>K. K. Venugopal<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2017\u20132022<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50.7968%\">\r\n<p><b>R. Venkataramani<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 146.703%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022\u2013Present<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Appointment<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>President of India appoints the Attorney General<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> under Article 76 of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/indian-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Constitution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In practice, the appointment is made on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers. The present Attorney General of India is R. Venkataramani, who has been serving in the position since October 1, 2022.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Criteria<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To qualify for the position, the AGI must meet specific criteria: being a citizen of India and either having served as a judge of the Supreme Court, a high court judge for at least five years, or an advocate of a high court for a minimum of ten years. Additionally, an eminent jurist, as determined by the President, may also be eligible for the role.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Tenure and Removal<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Constitution does not prescribe a fixed term for the AGI's office, nor does it outline the procedure and grounds for their removal. The AGI holds office at the pleasure of the President, meaning they can be removed at any time by the President.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alternatively, the AGI has the option to resign by submitting their resignation to the President.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is customary for the AGI to resign when the government resigns or undergoes a replacement, as the AGI is appointed on the advice of the government.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Remuneration<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Constitution does not specify a fixed remuneration for the AGI. Article 76(4) of the Indian Constitution states that the Attorney General for India (AGI) holds office during the pleasure of the President and receives the remuneration that the President decides on.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Functions<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the highest law officer of the Government of India, the Attorney General of India (AGI) is entrusted with several key functions, which include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Legal Advice: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The AGI is responsible for providing advice to the Government of India on legal matters referred to them by the President. They offer their expertise and guidance, ensuring that the government's actions and decisions adhere to the legal framework.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Assigned Legal Duties: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He\/she performs various other legal duties assigned to them by the President. These duties can encompass a wide range of legal matters and may require the AGI's involvement in diverse issues as deemed necessary by the President.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Constitutional and Legal Functions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He\/she is entrusted with the duty to discharge the functions conferred upon them by the Constitution of India and other applicable laws. This involves upholding and interpreting constitutional provisions and ensuring their implementation in legal matters.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Duties Assigned by the President to the AGI<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General performs several important legal duties assigned by the President, including representing the Government of India before the Supreme Court and High Courts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Representation in the Supreme Court: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The AG <\/span><b>represents the Government of India <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in all cases concerning the government that are presented before the Supreme Court.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Representation in Article 143 References: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In cases where the President seeks the opinion of the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution, the AG represents the Government of India and presents its stance before the court.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Representation in High Courts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon the request of the Government of India, the AG appears in high courts for cases in which the government is involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India\u2019s Rights<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General enjoys specific constitutional rights that enable effective legal representation of the Union Government while facilitating participation in parliamentary proceedings without voting rights.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Right of Audience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts throughout the territory of India.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Participation in Parliamentary Proceedings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He\/she has the right to <\/span><b>speak and participate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament, including joint sittings, and any parliamentary committee of which they are a member. However, they do not possess the right to vote.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He\/she enjoys the privileges and immunities available to a member of Parliament.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Law Officers<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General, Solicitor General and Additional Solicitors General constitute the principal Law Officers of the Union Government.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General is the only constitutional law officer, provided under Article 76, while the Solicitor General and Additional Solicitors General are non-constitutional law officers appointed under the Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Solicitor General of India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> He assists the Attorney General and represents the Union Government before the Supreme Court and High Courts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Additional Solicitors General:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Helps the Attorney General and Solicitor General in representing the Union Government in courts and handling specialised legal matters.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India vs Solicitor General of India<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Attorney General of India <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><b>Solicitor General of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are the two senior-most law officers representing the Union Government. However, they differ in constitutional status, appointment, functions, tenure, and parliamentary rights.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\">\r\n<p><b>Feature<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\">\r\n<p><b>AGI)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\">\r\n<p><b>SGI<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Rank<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highest law officer in the country<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second-highest law officer in the country<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Constitutional Status<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Constitutional office under <\/span><b>Article 76<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-constitutional post governed by executive rules<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Role &amp; Duties<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chief legal adviser to the Government of India and represents it in the Supreme Court<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assists the Attorney General and represents the Government in assigned court cases<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b>Parliamentary Rights<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has the right to speak and participate in proceedings of either House of Parliament or joint sittings, <\/span><b>without voting rights<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does not have the right to participate or speak in parliamentary proceedings<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India Limitations<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Attorney General has significant constitutional authority but also faces important restrictions. These restrictions seek to ensure that the AGI\u2019s professional work does not conflict with the office\u2019s responsibility to advise and represent the Union Government.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The AG is prohibited from advising or holding a brief against the Government of India. This restriction ensures that they maintain objectivity and loyalty in their role as the chief law officer.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He\/she is barred from advising or holding a brief in cases where they are called upon to advise or represent the Government of India. This rule prevents any potential conflict of interest.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Without the permission of the Government of India, the AG cannot defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The AG cannot accept an appointment as a director in any company or corporation without obtaining permission from the Government of India.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He\/she is required to receive proposals or references for advising ministries, government departments, statutory organisations, or public sector undertakings through the Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues Related to Attorney General of India<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The office of the Attorney General is important, but several institutional issues have been debated that are important to address:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Consent for Criminal Contempt Cases: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One significant issue is the requirement of AG consent for initiating criminal contempt proceedings under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/contempt-of-court\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contempt of Courts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Act, 1971.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This provision may be susceptible to misuse by the ruling party, potentially impacting the independence of the office and compromising the fair administration of justice.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Uncertain Term: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lack of a fixed tenure also raises uncertainty and can potentially affect the AG's ability to discharge their duties without undue influence or pressure.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Private practice: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The AG is not barred from engaging in private legal practice, and they are not considered a government servant.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This situation can create concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest between their public role as the chief law officer and their private legal practice.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India UPSC PYQs<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><b>Q1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \"The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.\" Discuss his responsibilities, rights, and limitations in this regard. <\/span><b>(UPSC Mains 2025).<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Q2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.\u201d Discuss. <\/span><b>(<\/b><b>UPSC Mains <\/b><b>2019)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Q3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider the following statements:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government that appointed him resigns.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/span><b>(UPSC Prelims 2022)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(b) 2 only<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Ans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(d)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Question 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General of India can<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">speak in the Lok Sabha<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">vote in the Lok Sabha<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span> <b>(UPSC Prelims 2013)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(b) 2 and 4<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(c) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(d) 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Ans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(c)<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Attorney General of India is a chief law officer advising the government, representing in courts, and upholding the rule of law. 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