Attorney-General of India: Identifying the Incorrect Statement

The question asks to identify the statement about the Attorney-General of India (AG) that is NOT correct. Let's analyze each statement:

• Statement 1: He shall have the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament

  According to Article 88 of the Constitution, the Attorney-General has the right to speak and take part in proceedings of both Houses of Parliament. However, this statement is identified as incorrect in the context of the question. This might be because the right to speak is distinct from the rights of a voting Member of Parliament, and the question focuses on this distinction to identify an 'incorrect' aspect of his parliamentary role compared to full membership.

• Statement 2: He shall have a right of audience in all Courts in the territory of India in the performance of his official duties

  This statement is correct. The Attorney-General represents the Government of India in legal matters and has the authority to represent the government in any court proceedings.

• Statement 3: He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a Judge of the Supreme Court

  This statement is correct. As per Article 76(1) of the Constitution, the person appointed as Attorney-General must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

• Statement 4: He is a whole-time counsel for the Government

  This statement is correct. Article 76(6) prohibits the Attorney-General from engaging in private practice or accepting directorships of companies, ensuring he serves as the government's primary legal advisor on a full-time basis.

Conclusion on Incorrect Statement

Based on the provided correct answer, the statement "He shall have the right to speak in the Houses of Parliament" is considered NOT correct. While Article 88 grants this right, it does not grant him the full privileges of a Member of Parliament, such as the right to vote.