Q. With reference to “Attorney General of India”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to “Attorney General of India”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is C
1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of the Attorney General for India has the highest law officer in the country.
Even Though he is not a Member of Parliament, he has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament and any committee of the Parliament of which he may be named a member, but without a right to vote. He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, the president seeks the opinion of the Supreme Court in the two categories of matters:
(a) On any question of law or fact of public importance which has arisen or which is likely to arise.
(b) On any dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanador other similar instruments.
Whereas, the Attorney General of India represents the Government of India in any reference made by the president to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
Statement 3 is correct: The Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of government servants. Further, he is not debarred from private legal practice.
1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of the Attorney General for India has the highest law officer in the country.
Even Though he is not a Member of Parliament, he has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament and any committee of the Parliament of which he may be named a member, but without a right to vote. He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, the president seeks the opinion of the Supreme Court in the two categories of matters:
(a) On any question of law or fact of public importance which has arisen or which is likely to arise.
(b) On any dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanador other similar instruments.
Whereas, the Attorney General of India represents the Government of India in any reference made by the president to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
Statement 3 is correct: The Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of government servants. Further, he is not debarred from private legal practice.
