- Statement 1 is correct: The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India (Article 76). - Statement 2 is incorrect: He must have the qualifications required to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court (not High Court) (Article 76). - Statement 3 is correct: He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament, or a joint sitting of both Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member, but without a right to vote (Article 88). - Statement 4 is incorrect: He holds office during the pleasure of the President and can be removed by the President at any time without following the process of impeachment (which is for the removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court). - Statement 5 is correct: He has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in the performance of his duties (Article 76).
Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India: He is appointed by the President of India. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a judge of the High Court. He has the right to speak in either House of Parliament. He can be removed by following the process of impeachment. He has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. Which of the above mentioned statements are correct ?
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2013 · Topic: The Attorney General and the C.A.G. (Rights, Privileges, and Limitations of Attorney General)
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