In India, the appointment and term of office for the Attorney General, Advocate General, and Solicitor General are as follows:
- Attorney General of India:
- Appointment: The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Indian Constitution.
- Term: The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President, which means they serve at the President’s discretion. There is no fixed term, and the Attorney General can continue in office as long as the President wishes.
- Advocate General (at the State level):
- Appointment: Advocate Generals are appointed by the Governors of respective states under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution.
- Term: Similar to the Attorney General, the Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor, without any fixed term. They can serve as long as the Governor desires.
- Solicitor General of India:
- Appointment: The Solicitor General is appointed by the Government of India.
- Term: Unlike the Attorney General and Advocate General, there is no specific provision in the Constitution regarding the term of office for the Solicitor General. Typically, the Solicitor General serves at the pleasure of the government, and there is no fixed tenure.
It’s important to note that the appointment and terms of these legal officers are subject to the discretion of the appointing authorities (President for Attorney General, Governors for Advocate Generals, and the Government of India for Solicitor General) and can vary based on government policies and practices
