Art. 157 · Part 12
Attorney General
महान्यायाधिवक्ता
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Original Text
There shall be an Attorney General of Nepal appointed by the President on recommendation of the PM. The AG makes final decisions on whether to institute cases on behalf of the Government.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The Attorney General is the government's top lawyer. They decide which court cases the government will fight and which it will drop. They must be consulted before any government case is withdrawn. They can appear before Parliament to give legal opinions. They hold office at the pleasure of the PM.
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महान्यायाधिवक्ता सरकारको मुख्य कानुनी अधिकारी। सरकारतर्फबाट मुद्दा दायर वा फिर्ता गर्ने निर्णय गर्ने।
✅ Good Aspects
Centralizes government legal strategy under one accountable official.
⚠️ Concerns
Serves at PM's pleasure - raises questions about independence in politically sensitive cases.
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