UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2025

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements: I. A Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office. II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office. III. No Member of a State Legislature is liable to any proceedings in any court for anything said in the House. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III

Answer

Correct Answer

I, II and III

Explanation

Article 361 provides Governors immunity from court proceedings for the exercise of powers and duties of office (I) and protection from criminal proceedings during their term (II). Article 194(2) grants members of State Legislatures immunity from court proceedings for anything said within the House (III). All three statements are correct.

Topics: governor, legislative privileges, polity