Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2018 · Polity and Constitution · Question 41

Consider the following statements:<br/>1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.<br/>2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2

1. Correct. Under Article 361, no criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor in any court during his term of office.
2. Correct. Under Article 158(3), the Governor’s emoluments and allowances shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Therefore, both statements are correct.

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