Question

Q. Which of the following is/are the source of parliamentary privileges available to the members?

Choose the correct answer using the codes given:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Today, some of the privileges of Parliament, and its members and committees, are specified in the Constitution, and there are certain statutes and the rules of procedure of the House, others continue to be based on the precedents of the House of Commons.

Article 105 (1) of India’s Constitution provides that, subject to the provisions of the Constitution and the rules and standing orders regulating the procedure of Parliament, there would be freedom of speech in the Parliament.

The parliamentary privileges are based on the following sources:

• Constitutional provisions
• Various laws made by the parliament
• Rules of both the houses
• Parliamentary conventions
• Judicial interpretations