Consider the following statements regarding the office of the Attorney General for India: 1. He is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 3. He has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and vote on legislative matters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the Attorney General is appointed under Article 76 by the President, serves during presidential pleasure, and possesses qualifications matching Supreme Court judges. Statement 3 is incorrect because while he can speak and participate in parliamentary proceedings and joint sittings, he does not have the right to vote since he is not a member of either house. He acts as the highest legal officer of the Union government.