With reference to Parliamentary Privileges in India, consider the following statements: 1. No member of Parliament is liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by them in Parliament. 2. The Presiding Officer of the House has the final authority to decide on matters concerning the breach of parliamentary privilege. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 772
Options
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Explanation
Both statements are correct. Under Article 105 of the Constitution of India, parliamentary privileges protect members from legal proceedings for anything said inside the House. The Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman) has the ultimate authority to take decisions on issues regarding breaches of these privileges.