What is the highest law officer of a state in India?
The highest law officer of a state in India is the:
Advocate General of the State
-
Appointed by the Governor
-
Must be qualified to be a High Court judge
-
Advises the state government on legal matters
The highest law officer of a state in India is the Advocate General. The Constitution of India, under Article 165, provides for the office of the Advocate General for each state. The Advocate General acts as the chief legal advisor to the state government, similar to how the Attorney General is the highest law officer at the national level. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the state and must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court. The Advocate General advises the state on legal matters and has the right to appear in any court within the state. This position corresponds to the Attorney General of India at the Union level.
