Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney-General for India under Article 76:
1. He has the right of audience in all courts in India.
2. He has the right to take part in proceedings of either House without the right to vote.
3. He must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 1, 2 and 3

  1. Step 1: Analyze statement 1: Under Article 76(3), in the performance of his duties, the Attorney-General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. Statement 1 is correct.
  2. Step 2: Analyze statement 2: Under Article 88, he has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House or any joint sitting, but cannot vote. Statement 2 is correct.
  3. Step 3: Analyze statement 3: Under Article 76(1), the President appoints a person qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court. Statement 3 is correct.
Answer
1, 2 and 3 are correct.

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