Certain law offices at the Union and State level exist to advise the executive wing of the government. let us discuss them one by one.
Legal Governance:
Understanding Attorney General
and Law Officers in India
Understanding Attorney General
and Law Officers in India
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Attorney General of India
➡The Attorney General is the first legal officer of the country.
➡The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76
➡He can hold the office during the pleasure of the President.
➡The Attorney General must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, possessing adequate legal practice
➡It is the duty of the AGI to give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters and to perform other duties of legal character as assigned to him by the President.
➡ In the performance of his duties the AGI shall have right of appear in all courts in the territory of India, This is known as a right to audience.
➡He may also take part in the proceedings of the Parliament without a right to vote
Solicitor General and Additional Solicitors General.
➡ The Attorney General is assisted by a Solicitor General and
four Additional Solicitors General.
➡The position of the Solicitor General and Additional Solicitors General is not recognised in the Constitution
➡They are governed through rules enacted by the Parliament.
Advocate General
➡Similar to the Attorney General of India, the position of Advocate General exists at the state level.
➡he is a senior law officer who acts as a legal adviser to
the State Government.
➡According to Article 165 of the Constitution, Advocate
General is appointed by the Governor of the respective state.
➡The Advocate General is the chief legal advisor of the State
➡he performs duties of a legal character including-
representing the State before the courts either through himself/herself or through the law officers appointed by the State.
➡The qualification for an Advocate General is similar to that of a judge of a High Court.
➡The office of an Advocate General is held during the pleasure of the Governor, who also determines the nature of remunerations for the Advocate General.
Additional Advocate Generals
➡Additional Advocate Generals are also appointed to assist the office of the Advocate General.
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