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Attorney General of India in

indian polity
The Attorney General of India
is the chief legal advisor to
the Government of India and
the highest-ranking law
officer in the country. The
office of the Attorney General
is established under Article 76
of the Indian Constitution.
The Attorney General is
appointed by the President of
India and holds office during
the pleasure of the President.
The Attorney General's
primary role is to provide
legal advice to the
government on all matters of
legal significance and to
represent the government in
all legal proceedings in the
Supreme Court of India.
The functions of the Attorney
General of India include:
1. Providing legal advice to
the Government of India and
its various departments and
agencies on matters of legal
significance.
2. Representing the
Government of India in all
legal proceedings in the
Supreme Court of India.
3. Providing legal advice and
opinion on the interpretation
and application of the Indian
Constitution, statutes, and
other legal instruments.
4. Appearing before
parliamentary committees
and commissions to provide
legal opinion and advice.
5. Giving legal opinion on
questions of law referred to
him by the President of India.
The Attorney General of India
plays a crucial role in ensuring
that the government's actions
are in accordance with the law
and the Constitution. The
Attorney General provides
legal advice on various
matters, including the framing
of laws and policies,
constitutional interpretation,
and legal disputes involving
the government. The Attorney
General also acts as a bridge
between the government and
the judiciary, ensuring that
the government's position is
effectively presented in legal
proceedings.

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