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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the "Attorney General of India"? Attorney General is called the first law officer of India. He is appointed by the PM of India.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the "Attorney General of India"? Attorney General is called the first law officer of India. He is appointed by the PM of India. Correct Answer Only 1

The correct answer is Only 1.

  • The Attorney General is called the first law officer of India.
  • The first Attorney General of India was M.C Stelvad.
  • The 15th and current Attorney General is K.K Venugopal. (Aug 2020)
  • The government has extended the tenure of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal by a year. Mr Venugopal will continue as the government's top law officer till June 30, 2022.
  • The office of the Attorney General was formed on 28th January 1950.
  • Article 76 of the Indian constitution defines the Attorney General of India.
  • He is appointed by the President of India.
  • The Attorney General holds the term length up to the pleasure of the president.
  • A person should be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the supreme court in order to become the Attorney General.

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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.
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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.
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