Advocate General of State

📜 Constitutional Provision

• The Advocate General is the highest law officer of a state.
• Appointed under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution.

📝 PYQ (BPSC 66th): Under which Article is the Advocate General appointed? → Article 165

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👤 Appointment

• Appointed by the Governor of the state.
• Must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the High Court:
  • Citizen of India
  • Advocate with minimum 10 years’ experience in High Court

📝 Expected BPSC MCQ: Who appoints the Advocate General? → Governor

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⏳ Tenure & Removal

• No fixed tenure
• Holds office during the pleasure of the Governor
• Can be removed at any time by the Governor

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⚙️ Powers & Functions

• Advises the State Government on legal matters
• Appears in High Court or Supreme Court on behalf of the state
• Enjoys right of audience in any court within the state
• Can take part in State Legislative Assembly proceedings, but cannot vote

📝 Expected: Advocate General has the right to speak in which House? → State Legislative Assembly

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💼 Rights & Privileges

• Right to participate in proceedings of both Houses of State Legislature
• Entitled to remuneration decided by the Governor
• Not a government servant; can carry on private legal practice

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🧑‍⚖️ Advocate General of Bihar (as of 2025)

• Name: [Check official Bihar Government site for latest update]
• Works closely with Bihar Legislative Assembly and High Court

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🔁 Quick Recap

• Article: 165
• Appointed by: Governor
• Eligibility: Same as High Court Judge (10 years experience)
• Tenure: No fixed term; holds office during Governor’s pleasure
• Role: Legal advisor to state govt; appears in court on its behalf

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📝 PYQs and Expected Questions

• ✅ BPSC 66th: Advocate General is appointed under which Article? → Article 165
• ✅ Expected: Who appoints the Advocate General of a state? → Governor
• ✅ Expected: Can Advocate General take part in Assembly proceedings? → Yes, but cannot vote

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📚 Sources Used

• Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
• Lucent GK – Indian Polity
• Drishti Bihar Special Book
• Ghatna Chakra PYQs – BPSC
• Official Bihar Government Portal

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