Question
Download Solution PDFWith reference to Article 165 of the Indian Constitution, who is the Legal Advisor to the Government of the state?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is the Advocate General.
Key Points
- In India, an advocate general is a legal advisor to a state government.
- The post is created by the Constitution of India under Article 165.
- It corresponds to that of the Attorney General for India at the union government level.
- The Governor of each state appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as judge of a High Court as the Advocate General.
Additional Information
- The Solicitor General of India is subordinate to the Attorney General for India and is the second-highest law officer of the country.
- District Government pleader is an advocate appointed by the Government to conduct cases for and on behalf of the State in civil courts at the district headquarters.
- The judges of a high court are appointed by the President of India while the Chief justice of a high court is appointed after consultation with the CJI and governor.
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