Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Judicial Powers of the Parliament:
1. The post-budgetary control that is, control over the appropriation of grants is one of the key judicial powers of the parliament.
2. The Parliament can only punish its members for the breach of its privileges.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect: The post-budgetary control, that is, control after the appropriation of grants is done by Parliament through the three financial committees. Thus, it is considered among the financial powers of the parliament and not as a judicial power.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, action by any individual or body to disregard or attack any of the privileges, rights and immunities, either of the members individually or of the House in its collective capacity, is called a breach of privilege and is punishable by the House. The parliament can punish both its members or outsiders for the breach of its privileges or its contempt.
