Art. 151 · Part 12
Term of Attorney General
महान्यायाधिवक्ताको कार्यकाल
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Original Text
The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister. When the PM ceases to hold office, the AG\'s term also ends unless reappointed by the new PM.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The AG serves at the PM\'s pleasure — meaning the PM can replace them at any time. When a PM leaves office, the AG automatically goes too. A new PM gets a fresh AG pick. This creates loyalty to the PM but undermines the AG\'s independence. Unlike judges who have fixed terms, the AG has zero job security.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
महान्यायाधिवक्ता प्रधानमन्त्रीको इच्छामा कार्यरत हुन्छन् — PM गएमा AG पनि जान्छन्।
✅ Good Aspects
Ensures the government\'s lawyer is aligned with the government\'s legal strategy.
⚠️ Concerns
\'Pleasure\' doctrine makes the AG a political appointee, not an independent legal officer.
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