Article 76 of the Indian constitution is related with the office of which of the following?

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  1. Prime Minister of India
  2. President of India
  3. Vice - President of India
  4. Attorney General of India

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Option 4 : Attorney General of India
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Correct Answer Attorney General of India

India's Attorney General (AG) is a member of the Union Executive.

Key Points:

  • The Attorney General is the country's highest law enforcement official.
  • Under Article 76 of the Constitution, ​the post of Attorney General of India is established. 
  •  Attorney General appointed by the President of India after the advice of the Government of India. 
  • Constitution of India laid down eligibility conditions, he must be a citizen of India and must have served as a judge of a high court for five years or as an attorney of a high court for ten years, or as a prominent jurist. 
  • Attorney General can participate in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and Parliamentary committee of which he may be named a member but cannot vote.
  • The Constitution does not specify the length of the office's term.
  • He serves at the pleasure of the President of India. 

Therefore, Article 76 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Attorney General of India. Additional InformationResponsibilities of The Attorney General mentioned under the Indian Constitution are following:   

  • To provide legal advice to the Government of India on subjects assigned to him by the President
  • To represent the Government of India in all Supreme Court and High Court cases involving the Government of India.
  • Under Article 143, To represent the Government of India in any Supreme Court referral made by the President. 
  • To carry out the duties entrusted to him by the Constitution or any other law.
  • To carry out any additional legal responsibilities entrusted to him

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