Attorney General of India

• Article 76 of Indian constitution has provided for the office of the Attorney General .
  
• He is the highest law officer in India.
  
• He is appointed by the president.
  
• The term of office is not fixed by the Constitution.
  
• The Constitution does not contain the procedure for his removal.
  
• He holds office during the pleasure of the president.
  
• Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, because he is appointed on the ruling government advice.

Functions-

• Give advice to the Government on legal matters.
  
• To perform other legal duties assigned by the president.
  
• To discharge the functions conferred by the Constitution or any other law.
  
• Appear on behalf of the Government of India in all cases.
  
• Act as per article 143 of the Constitution.
  
• Appears in any high court on behalf of the Government of India.

Other Facts-

• The Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
  
• He has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of the Parliament, but without a right to vote.
  
• The solicitor general of India and additional solicitor general of India are other law officers of the Government of India.
  
• Article 76 does not mention about the solicitor general and additional solicitor general.