Q. Who is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor?
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The Attorney General for India is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor, and is its principal barrister in the Supreme Court of India. They are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76 of the Constitution and hold office during the pleasure of the President.
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The 15th and current Attorney General is K. K. Venugopal. He was reappointed by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2020. He began his service on 30 June 2017.
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