Polity · X-Factor Notes
The Attorney General revision notes for UPPCS Prelims.
High-Yield Revision| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Position | The Attorney General of India (AG) is the highest law officer in the country. He is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Government of India. | UPPCS Pre 1995, UPPCS Pre 2006, UPPCS Mains 2008, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010 |
| Constitutional Article | Provided for under Article 76 of the Constitution. This office is mentioned in Part V of the Constitution. | UPPCS Pre 2020, UPPCS Pre 2002 |
| Appointing Authority | Appointed by the President. | UPPCS Pre 2002, U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014 |
| Qualifications | Must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. | UPPCS Pre 2002, U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014, UPPCS Pre 2020, UPPSC Prelims 2023 |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Core Duty | To give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters as referred or assigned to him by the President. | UPPCS Mains 2008 |
| Right of Audience | Has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. | UPPCS Pre 2015 |
| Parliamentary Participation (Article 88) |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Tenure | Holds office during the pleasure of the President. | UPPCS Pre 2020, UPPCS RO-ARO 2023 Prelims Exam |
| Removal | Can be removed by the President. There is no requirement for formal impeachment by Parliament for his removal. He is not removed through the same process as Supreme Court Judges. | U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014, UPPSC Prelims 2023 |
| Remuneration |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
|---|---|---|
| State Equivalent | The Advocate General (AdG) is the corresponding highest law officer for the State Government. He is the first legal adviser of the State Government. | U.P. Lower Sub. Pre 2015, UPPCS Mains 2014 |
| Appointment & Qualification | Appointed by the Governor. Must be qualified to be a judge of a High Court. | |
| UPPCS Mains 2005, Pre 2008, UPPCS Pre 2011, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017 |
| Limitation (No Voting Right) | He participates in proceedings but is without a right to vote in the House. | U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017 |
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| Privileges | Enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member of Parliament. | UPPCS RO-ARO 2023 Prelims Exam |
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| Receives such remuneration as the President may determine. It is not determined by the Parliament. |
| UPPCS Pre 2020 |
| Cabinet Status | The Attorney General is not a member of the Cabinet. | U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017 |
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| Tenure |
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| Holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. |
