Attorney General — Current Affairs 2026
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Attorney General's Opinion on Uniform Civil Code Implementation
March 2024The current Attorney General provided detailed legal opinion on the constitutional framework for implementing Uniform Civil Code, addressing concerns about religious freedom under Article 25 and the directive principle under Article 44. This opinion became crucial for government policy formulation and parliamentary discussions on UCC legislation.
UPSC Angle: Expected questions on UCC constitutional provisions, Attorney General's advisory role, and balance between fundamental rights and directive principles.
Attorney General's Representation in Electoral Bonds Case
February 2024The Attorney General represented the Union Government before the Supreme Court in the electoral bonds case, defending the scheme's constitutional validity. The case involved complex questions about transparency in political funding, fundamental rights, and democratic governance. The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the scheme highlighted the Attorney General's role in defending government policies even in adverse outcomes.
UPSC Angle: Questions likely on electoral reforms, political party funding, transparency in governance, and the Attorney General's role in defending government policies before courts.