Attorney General
- Office / Body Name
- Attorney General
- Description
Attorney General of Nepal
The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the Government of Nepal.
Key Facts
- Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
- The term continues as long as the government that recommended them remains in office.
- Current Attorney General: Ramesh Badal (appointed in July 2024).
Powers
- Represents the government in all courts.
- Advises the government on legal matters.
- Has the right of audience in any court in Nepal.
- Can file cases on behalf of the state.
- Constitutional provision: Article 158.
- Category
- Judiciary
- Established Year
- 2015
- Constitution Article
- Article 158