Consider the following statements with reference to Parliamentary Privileges:1.Parliamentary privileges provide members of a legislative body with the power to intervene in legal proceedings of the court.2.Each House of Parliament is the guardian of its privileges. 3.The Code of Civil Procedure protects MPs from arrest and detention under civil cases during a parliamentary session.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Parliamentary Privileges::
1.Parliamentary privileges provide members of a legislative body with the power to intervene in legal proceedings of the court.
2.Each House of Parliament is the guardian of its privileges.
3.The Code of Civil Procedure protects MPs from arrest and detention under civil cases during a parliamentary session.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Parliamentary privileges grant members of a legislative body certain legal immunities and protections to ensure their freedom of speech, independence, and ability to carry out their legislative functions without fear of legal actions or interference.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Each House of Parliament is the guardian of its privileges. The Code of Civil Procedure protects MPs from arrest and detention under civil cases during a parliamentary session.

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