by Q. With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Article 361(1) of the Constitution provides that the President or the Governor of a State shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of office, or for any act done or purported to be done in the course of their official duties.
Statement 2: Correct. Article 361(2) states that no criminal proceedings can be instituted or continued against the President or the Governor in any court during their term of office.
Statement 3: Correct. Members of Parliament and State Legislatures enjoy immunity from legal proceedings for anything said or any vote given in the House or its committees. Article 194 specifies that no member of a State Legislature shall be liable to proceedings in any court in respect of their speeches or votes in the legislature or its committees.
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
