Hayat Ashraf

The position of the Advocate General for the States is provided for in the Constitution of India under Article 165. The Advocate General is a legal advisor to the state government and represents the interests of the state in legal matters. Here are the key aspects related to the Advocate General as per the Constitution: 1. Appointment: The Advocate General for the State is appointed by the Governor of the state. The Governor makes the appointment and issues a warrant of appointment under their hand and seal. The Advocate General is usually a distinguished lawyer with expertise in constitutional law and other legal matters. 2. Qualifications: To be eligible for the position of Advocate General, a person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court. They must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years or must have held judicial office in the state for at least ten years. 3. Duties and Functions: The Advocate General acts as the principal legal advisor to...