Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.12 State executive and legislature

2.12.5 Advocate General of the state

The Advocate General is the highest law officer of a state, appointed by the Governor under Article 165; he advises the state government on law and may take part in the legislature's proceedings without a vote.

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Key terms

  • Advocate General
  • Article 165
  • pleasure of the Governor
  • qualifications
  • right to speak
  • Attorney General comparison
  • law officer

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