Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in proceedings of

1. Both Houses of the Parliament.

2. Joint Sitting

3. Parliamentary Committee

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

Powers and Functions:

• Advising the Government of India in legal matters.
• He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by the President.
• He has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, without voting.
• He appears on behalf of the Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which the Government of India is concerned.
• The Attorney General is assisted by two Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitor Generals.
• He has the right to speak and take part in proceedings of both the houses of parliament including joint sittings and Parliamentary Committee, though not allowed to vote anywhere. Hence, Statement 1, 2,and 3 are correct.

Important Points

• The current AGI is R. Venkataramani

Additional Information

• The Attorney General for India is the central government’s chief legal advisor.
• He is the primary lawyer of the Central Government in the Supreme Court of India.
• He is a part of the Union Executive. 
• He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution.
• He holds office during the pleasure of the President.