The Constitution of India
Attorney-General for India
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Provision
- 76
- Source language
- eng+tel
- Recorded status
- in force
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Official sourcequalified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Attorney-General to give advice to the Government of
India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may
from time to time be referred or assigned to him by the President, and to discharge the
functions conferred on him by or under this Constitution or any other law for the time being
in force.
(3) In the performance of his duties the Attorney-General shall have right of audience
in all courts in the territory of India.
(4) The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, and
shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
36 THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
(Part V. — The Union)
Conduct of Government Business
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The Constitution of India · legislative.gov.in · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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