Question

Who among the following has right of audience in all courts of India?

• A. Advocate General
• B. Attorney General of India
• C. Minister for law in India
• D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Attorney General of India

• Article 76(3) of the Indian Constitution states that the Attorney General of India shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.

  • Advocate General: Has the right of audience only in courts within their respective states (Article 165).

  • Minister for Law in India: A political appointee, does not automatically have a right of audience in courts.

  • Speaker of Lok Sabha: A presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, has no role in legal proceedings in courts.