With reference to the individual privileges of the members of Parliament in India, consider the following statements:
1. Members enjoy immunity from arrest in civil cases during the session of Parliament and 40 days before and after the session.
2. This immunity from arrest is also applicable to criminal cases and preventive detention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct: Parliamentary privileges protect members from arrest in civil cases during a session of the House, and 40 days prior to its commencement and 40 days after its conclusion. Statement 2 is incorrect: This immunity from arrest is strictly limited to civil cases; it does not extend to criminal offenses, preventive detention, or security matters.

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