Q. Regarding Article 34 and Martial Law, consider the following statements:
1.It provides for the restriction of fundamental rights while martial law is in force in any area within the territory of India.
2.The concept of ‘Martial Law’ has been clearly defined in Article 34 of the Constitution to distinguish it from a National Emergency.
3.Article 34 empowers the Parliament to indemnify any government servant for any act done by him in connection with the maintenance of order during martial law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. It is an extraordinary situation where military rule replaces civil administration.
Statement 2: Incorrect. The expression ‘Martial Law’ has not been defined anywhere in the Constitution.
Statement 3: Correct. This power of Indemnity allows the Parliament to protect officials from legal consequences for actions taken during the martial law period.
