Which among the following is NOT a qualification to become an Attorney General of India?

  1. He must have been a judge of the Supreme Court for 10 years
  2. He must have been a Judge of High Court for five years
  3. He must have been an advocate of high court for ten years
  4. He must be an eminent jurist in the opinion of the President of India

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Option 1 : He must have been a judge of the Supreme Court for 10 years
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The correct answer is He must have been a judge of the Supreme Court for 10 years.

Key Points

  • Attorney General of India:
    • He is the first law officer of the government of India.
    • He is appointed by the President under Article 76 of the Constitution.
    • He has the right to speak and take part in all the proceedings of both the houses of parliament including joint sittings.
    • He has no right to vote.
    • Qualifications to become an Attorney General of India:
      • He/She must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court, i.e. he/she must be a citizen of India and must have been a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the President.
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