The Attorney - General of India is the legal advisor to the

Key Points

• The Attorney-General of India is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India.
• The Attorney-General is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
• The Attorney-General provides legal advice to the Government of India and performs other legal duties assigned by the President.
• As the principal legal officer of the Union Government, the Attorney-General represents the Government of India in the Supreme Court and other courts.
• The Attorney-General has the right of audience in all courts in India and can participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not entitled to vote.

Additional Information

• The Attorney-General must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
• The Attorney-General is assisted by a Solicitor General and several Additional Solicitors General.
• The role of the Attorney-General is not political, and the officeholder is expected to be impartial and uphold the rule of law.
• The Attorney-General can also take part in the proceedings of the Parliament but does not have the right to vote.
• The duties of the Attorney-General include giving advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred or assigned to him by the President.