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The Attorney General for India is the central government’s chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
He/She is a part of the Union Executive.
The Attorney General is necessary for giving advice to the Government of India in legal matters referred to him.
He also performs other legal duties assigned to him 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 he/she can not vote.
The Attorney General appears on behalf of the Government of India in all cases (including suits, appeals, and other proceedings) in the Supreme Court in which the Government of India is concerned.
He also represents the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
The Attorney General can accept briefs but cannot appear against the Government.
He cannot defend an accused in the criminal proceedings and accept the directorship of a company without the permission of the Government.
The Attorney General is assisted by two Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitor Generals.
Credit: Rajya Sabha TV
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