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Which of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is correct? I. The Attorney-General shall have the right of hearing in all courts within the territory of India. II. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President.

Which of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is correct? I. The Attorney-General shall have the right of hearing in all courts within the territory of India. II. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President. Correct Answer Both I and II

Attorney General of India:

  • Attorney General of India is part of the Union Executive of India. He is the highest law officer of India.
  • Article 76 talks about the office of Attorney General of India.
  • AG is the chief legal advisor to the government of India.
  • AG is not considered as a government servant. 
  • The remuneration of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the Constitution. He receives such remuneration as the President may determine. 
Eligibility:
  • She/ He must be qualified to be appointed as Supreme Court judge.
  • Must be a citizen of India.
  • Served as a Judge of the High Court for 5 years as an advocate. Should be an eminent jurist in the President's opinion.
  • Appointed by the President on the advice of the government.
  • Tenure of AG is not fixed by the Constitution.
  • AG holds the office during the pleasure of the government. She/He can be removed by the President any time.
Functions of Attorney General:
  • Performs legal duties on behalf of the Government of India.
  • Right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament and though he/she does not have right to vote.
  • Appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the apex court.
  • AG is assisted by two Solicitor Generals and four Additional Solicitor Generals.

Related Questions

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct, regarding the duties and rights of the Attorney-General for India in performance of his duties?
1. The Attorney-General for India shall give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters.
2. The Attorney-General for India shall have a right to audience in all Courts in India.
3. The Attorney-General for India shall have the right to speak in the proceedings of either House.
4. The Attorney-General for India shall not be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said by him in Parliament or any committee thereof.
Consider the following statements:
1. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of a High Court to be Attorney-General for India.
2. In the performance of his duties the Attorney-General shall have right of audience in all courts in India.
3. The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements :  a. M. C. Setalvad was the first Attorney General of India. b. Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. c. Attorney General has the right to speak, vote and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of the Parliament. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Which of the following is not true about the Attorney General of India?
1. He is the highest legal officer of the union government of India
2. He has the right of audience in all the courts in India
3. He has the voting right in the proceeding of the parliament
4. His term of the office and remuneration is decided by the president
5. One of the eligibility criteria for appointment as the attorney general of India is that the candidate must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court of India
Consider the following statements in the context of Attorney General of India: 1. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified as to be appointed a Judge of Supreme Court 2. The Attorney General shall receive such remuneration as the Parliament may determine. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Why is it remarked that the “pocket of the Indian President is bigger than that of the American President” in reference to Pocket Vetro Power of the president? A. The power of the Indian President not to take any action (either positive or negative) on the bill for an indefinite period. B. The President of the USA has to return the bill for reconsideration within 10 days, as against 30 days for the Indian President. C. The President of the USA has to return the bill for reconsideration within 10 days, as against 20 days for the Indian President. D. The President of the USA can't return the bill for reconsideration if he kept it for more than 10 days, while that is not the case with the Indian President.
Where two or more courts have taken cognizance of the same offence and a question arises as to which of them ought to inquire into or try the offence, the question shall be decided
1. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court
2. By the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the accused resides, carries on business or is engaged in a gainful employment
3. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court in consultation with the State Government concerned
4. If the courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by that court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced
Which of the above are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. The term of office of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the constitution. 2. The remuneration of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements : 1. 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. 2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which of the following statements are true relating to payment of equal pay for equal work both for men and women?
1. ILO adopted equal remuneration Convention No. 100 in 1951.
2. India ratified ILO's Equal Remuneration Convention No. 100 in the year 1956.
3. Provisions relating to equal pay for equal work for both men and women are provided under Article 42 of the Indian Constitution.
4. The Equal Remuneration Ordinance was promulgated on 26th September, 1975.