QUESTION 5
GS2
10 marks
"The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel." Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
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150 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss the AG's responsibilities, rights and limitations as chief legal adviser to the Union.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Article 76: qualified to be a Supreme Court judge, holds office at the President's pleasure≈30 words
- 2Duties: advise the Government, appear in Supreme Court and High Courts, perform functions assigned≈30 words
- 3Rights: audience in all Indian courts, speak in Parliament (Article 88) without vote≈30 words
- 4Limits: cannot advise against the government, cannot defend accused without permission, not a full-time civil servant≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Constitutional positionDutiesRightsLimitationsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Only listing Article 76
- Missing Article 88 rights
Draw this
- Three-column table: duties, rights, limits
Value addition
- ArticleArticle 88: the AG can take part in proceedings of either House but has no right to vote.Constitution of India
- RuleLaw Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987 bar the AG from defending accused persons in criminal cases without permission.Ministry of Law and Justice
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- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 38 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Aditya Srivastava · AIR 1 · Page 5 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 11 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Aditya Srivastava · AIR 1 · Page 44 ↗Same syllabus reference
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