With reference to parliamentary privileges in India, consider the following statements: 1. The President of India, despite being an integral part of the Parliament, does not enjoy parliamentary privileges. 2. Members of Parliament are immune from arrest in both civil and criminal matters during the session of Parliament. 3. The Attorney General of India is entitled to parliamentary privileges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 909
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The President is an integral part of the Parliament but does not enjoy parliamentary privileges. Statement 2 is incorrect: The privilege of protection from arrest is available only in civil cases. It does not extend to criminal cases or preventive detention. Statement 3 is correct: The Attorney General of India, who has the right to speak and participate in parliamentary proceedings, is entitled to parliamentary privileges.