Q. Which of the following immunity/immunities is/are enjoyed by The President of India and the Governor of States under article 361?
1.The President or the Governor is not answerable to any court the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of office.
2.No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued aga the President or the Governor in any court during his term office.
3.No process for the arrest or imprisonment of the President or Governor shall be issued from any court during his term of office.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Red Book
Red Book

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The President of India and the Governor of States enjoy the following immunities (Article 361):

  1. The President or the Governor is not answerable to any court the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of office.
  2. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued aga the President or the Governor in any court during his term office.
  3. No process for the arrest or imprisonment of the President or Governor shall be issued from any court during his term of office.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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