Question

Which of the following duties have been specifically assigned to the Attorney General by the President?
i. To appear on behalf of the Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which the Government of India is concerned.
ii. To provide legal advice to Public Sector Undertakings directly upon their request for legal opinion.
iii. To represent the Government of India in any High Court in any case in which the Government of India is concerned, when required.

• A. Only i
• B. Only i and ii
• C. Only i and iii
• D. All of the above (i, ii and iii)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Only i and iii

• The Attorney General of India is the principal legal advisor to the Government of India.
• Article 76 of the Constitution of India deals with the Office of the Attorney General for India.
• The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India.
• One of the primary duties of the Attorney General is to appear on behalf of the Government of India in all Supreme Court cases where the Government is involved.
• The Attorney General also has the right to appear in any High Court in cases concerning the Government of India, as and when required by the President.
• The Attorney General advises the Government of India on legal matters referred to him by the President.
• The Attorney General does not provide legal advice directly to Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) upon their request; this is typically handled by the Ministry of Law and Justice or designated legal counsels for the PSUs. The AG's role is primarily to advise the government.
• The Attorney General has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and any committee thereof, but without right to vote.
• The Attorney General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President and shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.