The Attorney-General of India has the right of audience in:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is All courts in India.
Explanation:
☛ Under Article 76(3) of the Constitution of India, the Attorney-General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in the performance of official duties.
☛ The Attorney-General is the highest law officer in the country and is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1).
☛ The primary duty of the Attorney-General is to advise the Government of India upon legal matters and perform other duties of a legal character assigned by the President.
☛ Under Article 88, the Attorney-General also has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament or their joint sitting, but without the right to vote.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Qualifications: A person must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be eligible for the post of Attorney-General.
☛ Tenure: The Constitution does not fix a specific tenure; the Attorney-General holds office during the pleasure of the President.
☛ First Attorney-General: M. C. Setalvad served as the first and longest-serving Attorney-General of India from 1950 to 1963.
☛ Advocate-General: Correspondingly at the state level, Article 165 provides for the Advocate-General, who has the right of audience before any court in that state.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Attorney-General of India? → Article 76
☛ Who assists the Attorney-General of India in fulfilling official duties? → Solicitor General and Additional Solicitors General
☛ Under which Article can the Attorney-General speak in Parliament without voting rights? → Article 88
☛ Who was the first Attorney-General of India? → M. C. Setalvad
☛ Which Article provides for the appointment of the Advocate-General for a State? → Article 165