Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
4. The Constitution of India places the post of the Attorney General for India (A-G) on a special footing. The A-G is the Government of India’s first law officer, and has the right of audience in all courts of the country. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi has declined the government’s offer to be Attorney General (A-G) for India after “second thoughts”. Rohatgi, who had earlier agreed to take up the position.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about roles and responsibilities of the Attorney General for India.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of Article 76 (2).
Body:
Write about the role of attorney general of India is? – The Attorney General is necessary for advising the Government of India on legal matters referred to them. They also perform other legal duties assigned to them by the President.
Discuss in detail the role and responsibilities. Provide recent examples if possible.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
