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Parliamentary Privileges

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Special rights and immunities enjoyed by each House collectively and by MPs individually, allowing them to perform legislative duties without external interference. Examples include freedom of speech in Parliament, freedom from arrest in civil cases during sessions, and exclusive right to regulate internal proceedings. Breach of privilege can lead to penal action by the House. Such privileges maintain legislative independence and protect representatives’ ability to express opinions freely on public matters. Critics argue for codification to avoid misuse, as the scope of parliamentary privileges can sometimes clash with the right to information or fair legal processes.

Practice Questions

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

न्यायिक समीक्षा किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?