Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following statements:
1. The duties of the Attorney General of India are to give 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 to or assigned to him by the President of India
2. The Solicitor General of India is the secondary Law Officer of the country, who assists the Attorney General, and is himself assisted by several Additional Solicitor Generals of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
Key Points
- The Attorney General of India is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India.
- He/she advises the government on legal matters and performs other legal duties as assigned by the President of India.
- The Solicitor General of India is the second highest law officer in the country.
- The Solicitor General assists the Attorney General in fulfilling his/her duties.
- Additional Solicitor Generals support the Solicitor General in legal matters.
Additional Information
- Attorney General of India:
- The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution.
- The person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
- The Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament.
- He/she does not have the right to vote in the Parliament.
- Solicitor General of India:
- Appointed to assist the Attorney General in legal matters.
- Has a significant role in representing the government in court cases.
- Works with a team of Additional Solicitor Generals.
- Additional Solicitor Generals:
- Assist both the Attorney General and Solicitor General in legal matters.
- Play a crucial role in handling the workload of the government's legal affairs.
- Legal Advisor:
- The primary role of the Attorney General is to act as the chief legal advisor to the government.
- He/she provides legal advice on various matters referred to him/her by the President.
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