Question

Article 361 of the Constitution of India guarantees the privilege to the president of India that, he shall --------.
A. Not participate in parliamentary proceedings
B. Only be answerable to the chief justice of India
C. Address both the Houses of Parliament at the time of joint session
D. Not be answerable to any court during the term of his office.

Answer 1

Hint : According to Article 14, everyone is equal before the law. They have equal protection of the laws within territory of India. But Article 361 of the constitution guarantees the privilege to the president of India which makes the president a prestigious post.

Complete answer :
Article 361 provides the following privileges to the president of India:
1. Article 361 (1) : They are answerable to any court during his term of office.
2. Article 361 (2): No criminal proceedings can be initiated against them during his term.
3. Article 361 (3): No process for their imprisonment will be issued during their term of office.
4. Article 361 (4): No civil proceedings can be initiated against them without giving a prior notice of 2 months.

Thus option D -Not be answerable to any court during the term of his office. ,is the correct answer.

Note :The president is the first citizen of our country. He is also the chief of the Indian Army. According to Article 53, The president can exercise its power through subordinate authority.
But in practice, the president is a nominal head of the nation. Real executive powers vests in the prime minister and council of ministers.