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ATTORNEY GENERAL OF INDIA ( ARTICLE 76 )
- A person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the supreme court - Appointed by the President of India - And hols the office during the pleasure of the President.
- First legal officer of the government of India - Advises the government on any legal matter - Performs any function conferred on him by the Constitution or the President.
- Attorney General of India has right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
- Allowed to take up private practice in court, but not against the State.
- Should not defend accused persons for criminal prosecutions without the permission of the Government of India.
- He is prohibited to take appointment as a director in any company.
- Not paid a salary but a retainer that is determined by the President - The retainer is equal to the salary of a judge of the Supreme Court.
- He is assisted by - Two Solicitors-General and Four assisted Solicitors-General.
- Not a member of the either House of the Parliament - But is entitled to all the privileges and immunities as a member of Parliament - Except a right to vote in Parliament.
ADVOCATE GENERAL ( ARTICLE 165 )
- First law officer of a State - And is appointed by the Governor of that State - Holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
- Remunerations are determined by the Governor - Must be qualified to be a Judge of the High Court.
- Has right to attend and speak in the proceedings of either houses of the State legislature - Without any right to vote.
- Has right of audience in any Court in the State.
- His office and functions are comparable to that of the Attorney General of India.
