Question

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the rights of the Attorney General in Parliament and courts.
i. The Attorney General has the right to vote in the proceedings of a joint sitting of the Parliament.
ii. The Attorney General has the right of audience exclusively in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
iii. The right of the Attorney General to participate in parliamentary proceedings is conferred by Article 88 of the Constitution.
iv. The Attorney General can be named a member of a parliamentary committee and has the right to speak in it.

• A. Only i and ii
• B. Only iii and iv
• C. Only ii, iii, and iv
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Only iii and iv

Attorney General of India: Rights and Privileges in Parliament and Courts

• The Attorney General for India (AG) is the Indian government's chief legal advisor.

• Article 88 of the Constitution of India specifically grants the Attorney General certain rights in relation to parliamentary proceedings.

• The AG has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), as well as in any joint sitting of the two Houses.

• However, the AG does not have the right to vote in any parliamentary proceeding. This is a crucial distinction for competitive exams.

• The AG can be appointed as a member of any parliamentary committee and, in that capacity, has the right to speak and be heard.

• The AG has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India, not exclusively in the Supreme Court and High Courts. This includes all lower courts as well.

• These rights are conferred to enable the AG to effectively discharge their constitutional duties and advise the government.

• The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Constitution.

• The AG holds office during the pleasure of the President and receives such remuneration as the President may determine.