UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Article 361 grants the Governor immunity from criminal proceedings during the term of office, and Article 158(4) provides that the Governor's emoluments and allowances shall not be diminished during the term of office.

Topics: governor, governor's immunities and emoluments, polity, state executive