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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

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?