Everything an aspiring professional should understand about Article 76
Article 76 of the Constitution of India deals with the office of the Attorney-General for India. It is an important constitutional provision for students and professionals interested in constitutional law, government legal services and the functioning of India's legal system. Who is the Attorney-General? Under Article 76 , the President appoints the Attorney-General for India. The person appointed must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This establishes a high constitutional standard for the office. What does the Attorney-General do? One of the primary duties of the Attorney-General is to provide legal advice to the Government of India on matters referred by the President. The office also involves performing legal duties assigned under the Constitution or other applicable laws. Right of audience Article 76 also provides the Attorney-General with the right of audience in all courts throughout the territory of India. This enables the office-holder to part...