Part of the Union Executive.
Highest law officer in the country.
Article 76 of the Constitution deals with AG
Appointment :
By Presidenton the advice of the government.
Eligibility:
S/he must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court
i.e
1.must be a citizen of India
2.must have been a judge of some
HCs for 5 year or
an advocate of some HCs for
10 year or
an eminent jurist, in the opinion
Of the president
Term -Not fixed or mentioned by
Constitution
Removal :
Procedure not stated in the constitution.
S/he holds office during the pleasure of the President (may be removed by the President at any time)
Rights :
S/he has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which s/he may be named a member, but without a right to vote.
S/he enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.
S/he does not fall in the category of government servants. S/he is not debarred from private legal practice.
However, s/he should not advise or hold a brief against the GoI.
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