Which of the following statements with regard to the privileges of the Members of the Parliament are correct? 1. Privileges would not be fettered by the Article 19(1)

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Q: 74 (CDS-II/2020)

Which of the following statements with regard to the privileges of the Members of the Parliament are correct?
1. Privileges would not be fettered by the Article 19(1)

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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0,7,20,7,11,1,8

The correct answer is option 1, which states that privileges of Members of Parliament would not be fettered by Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India. Let`s analyze each option to better understand why this is the correct answer.

Option 1: Privileges would not be fettered by Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India. This means that the privileges of Members of Parliament are not restricted by the provisions of Article 19(1), which guarantees certain fundamental rights such as freedom of speech and expression, right to assemble peaceably, and right to form associations or unions.

Option 2: Privileges must be read subject to Articles 20-22 and Article 32 of the Constitution of India. This statement suggests that the privileges of Members of Parliament are limited by the provisions of Articles 20-22 and Article 32. These articles deal with protections against self-incrimination, protection in respect of conviction for offenses, and protection of personal liberties.

Option 3: Immunity is available in relation to both civil and criminal prosecution. This statement is incorrect because immunity of Members of Parliament is only available in relation to civil proceedings. They are not immune to criminal prosecution.

Option 4: Immunity is available in relation to freedom of

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