The Attorney-General for India

⇒ The Attorney-General is the first Law Officer of the Government of India, who gives advice on legal matters and performs other duties of a legal character as assigned to him by the President.

⇒ The Attorney-General for India is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a judge of the Supreme Court.

⇒ He discharges the functions conferred Constitution or any other law. on him by the [Ref.: Art. 76]

⇒ The Attorney-General for India is not a member of the Cabinet. But he has the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament or in any Committee thereof, but he has no right to vote. [Ref.: Art 88]

⇒ He is entitled to the privileges of a member of Parliament [Art. 105(4)]. In the performance of his official duties, the Attorney-General has the right of audience in all Courts in the territory of India.

⇒ He is not a whole-time counsel for the Government nor a Government servant.

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