Attorney General Of India
The Attorney General for India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and is its principal barrister in the Supreme Court of India. They are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and hold office during the pleasure of the President. They must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Hence, they must have been a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years, or an eminent jurist in the opinion of the President. Attorney General is necessary for advising the Government of India on legal matters referred to them. They also perform other legal duties assigned to them by the President. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.The Attorney General appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases (including su