Attorney General of India

➖The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.

➖He must have the same qualifications for appointment as required to be a Judge of the Supreme Court.

➖The Attorney General of India is the highest legal offcer of the Union Government.

Powers, privileges and functions:

➖ In the performance of his duties he has the right of audience in all Courts in the territory of India.

➖ The Attorney General can take part in the proceedings of the Parliament and its committees but he is not entitled to vote.

➖ The Attorney General is assisted by two Solicitors-General and four Additional Solicitors-General.

➖ It is the duty of the Attorney General to give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters and to perform such other duties of legal character, as may, from time to time be referred or assigned to him by the President.

➖ Attorney General should discharge the functions conferred on him by or under the Constitution or any other law for the time being in force.