Question

Which of the following are not privileges enjoyed by members of Parliament individually?
I. Freedom from being arrested in civil cases during and 40 days before and after the continuance of a meeting of the House of Committee of which he is a member.
II. Freedom from being summoned without the leave of the House, to give evidence as a witness while Parliament is in session.
III. Unlimited freedom of speech providing immunity from court action for anything said in the House.
IV. Freedom to publish debates and proceedings of the House.
A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. III and IV
D. II, III and IV

Answer 1

Hint: The Indian Parliament is the highest legislative body of the Republic of India. It is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and two houses: Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of People). As the head of the legislature, the President has full authority to convene and delay parliamentary seats or dissolve Lok Sabha.

Complete step by step answer:
Members of Parliament enjoy the following privileges:
a) Freedom of speech: no member is permitted to perform duties outside the four walls of the house (example, the court), or is discriminated against if he or she expresses his views in the house and on the committee.
b) Freedom from arrest: of course, no member can be arrested in civil proceedings 40 days before and after the suspension of the Chamber (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) as well as during the session of Parliament. This also means that no member of Parliament can be arrested without the permission of the Chamber of which he or she is a member.
c) Exemption to appear as witnesses: Members of Parliament also enjoy the freedom to appear as witnesses.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: The position of the MLA is like a member of parliament, but the only difference is that the MLA is at the state level and the MP is at the national level. The parliament can have up to 530 members representing constituencies and states, and a maximum of 20 members can represent union territory (all directly elected). Between 1952 and 2020, two seats were reserved for the Anglo-Indian community. The current intensity of the People's Chamber was elected 543.