Q. 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?
Answer: C
Notes:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
According to provisions made in the Constitution, Governor of a state has following immunities and office conditions – Article 361(2): During his term of office, he is immune from any criminal proceedings, even in respect of his personal acts. Article 158(4): His emoluments and allowances cannot be diminished during his term of office.
