Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3
The correct answer is 1,2 and 3.
Key Points
- As per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General of India is the highest law officer in the country.
ROLE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OF INDIA:
- He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises it on all legal matters.
- As the primary lawyer, he represents the Union Government in the Supreme Court of India.
- He also advises the President of India on the legal matters referred to him.
Important Points
- The Attorney General of India has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament, i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- The Attorney General of India can be a member of any committee of the Parliament.
- The Attorney General of India possesses no voting rights when he takes part in proceedings of the Parliament.
- The Attorney General of India is not considered as a government servant, rather is a part of the Union Executive.
- The Attorney General of India cannot advise or hold a brief against the Union Government, also cannot defend an accused without the permission of the Union Government.
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Feb 20, 2025