Part 12: Attorney General
- Title
- Part 12: Attorney General
- Description
Office of the Attorney General
Part 12 (Articles 157–161) of the Constitution of Nepal establishes the Attorney General as the chief legal advisor to the Government of Nepal.
Key Provisions
- Article 157 (Appointment): Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
- Tenure: Remains in office at the pleasure of the Prime Minister (typically resigns when a new Prime Minister takes office).
- Qualifications: Must possess the qualifications required for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- Article 158 (Functions): The Attorney General has the sole authority to decide whether or not to file a case on behalf of the Government of Nepal in any court or judicial authority.
- Article 159 (Representation): Has the right to appear and represent the government in any court of Nepal. The Attorney General is also entitled to participate (without voting rights) in meetings of either House of the Federal Parliament or any of its committees.
Exam-Essential Facts
- The Attorney General is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Government of Nepal.
- Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (not the Constitutional Council).
- Serves "at the pleasure of" the Prime Minister.
- Part Number
- 11
- Article Range
- Art. 157–161
- Category
- State Organs