Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India:
- 1. He is appointed by the President.
- 2. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- 3. He has the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament and also to vote.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CAPF – 2010
2. Statement 2 is correct. Article 76(1) specifies that the person appointed as AG must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court.
3. Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 88 of the Constitution grants the Attorney General the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member. However, the same article explicitly states he “shall not by virtue of this article be entitled to vote”.