In India, the constitutional status of the Attorney General, Advocate General, and Solicitor General is as follows:
- Attorney General of India:
- Constitutional Status: The role of the Attorney General of India is mentioned in Article 76 of the Indian Constitution.
- Article: Article 76(1) states that the President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be the Attorney General for India.
- Advocate General (at the State level):
- Constitutional Status: The Advocate General represents the state government in legal matters and provides legal advice to the government.
- Article: Article 165 of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Advocate Generals for the states. It states that the Governor of each state shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be the Advocate General for the state.
- Solicitor General of India:
- Constitutional Status: The Solicitor General is not explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution. The office is established based on conventions and statutory provisions.
- Article: There isn’t a specific article in the Indian Constitution regarding the Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is appointed by the government and serves as the second-highest law officer of the country.
In summary, while the Attorney General and Advocate General are explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution (Articles 76 and 165 respectively), the Solicitor General’s position is not constitutionally defined but is established through conventions and statutory provisions.
