Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha speak in the Lok Sabha vote in the Lok Sabha Which of the statements given above is/are correct?: [2013]

Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India

can take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
speak in the Lok Sabha
vote in the Lok Sabha

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only

Explanation

Only Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct

In the performance of his official duties, the Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. Further, he has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which he may be named a member, but without a right to vote. He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.

Infographic detailing the role and responsibilities of the Attorney General of India, including qualifications, tenure, remuneration, parliamentary rights, functions, and limitations. Key elements include a central statue of the Ashoka Pillar, and specific notes on appointment by the President, highest law officer status, and restrictions on defending criminal cases or private practice conflicts.