Which of the following are limitations placed on the Attorney General of India to avoid conflict of interest? 1. He should not advise or hold a brief against the Government of India. 2. He should not defend accused persons in criminal cases without prior government approval. 3. He should not accept directorship in a private company without government permission. 4. He must advise any ministry or PSU directly without involving the Ministry of Law and Justice. Select the correct answer using the code below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 1, 3 and 4 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Following limitations are placed on the Attorney General in order to avoid any complication and conflict of duty:

He should not advise or hold a brief against the Government of India.
He should not defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions without the permission of the Government of India.
He should not accept appointment as a director in any company or corporation without the permission of the Government of India.

He cannot directly advise ministries; all references must come through the Ministry of Law and Justice.

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