Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveHard
Examine the rules governing Parliamentary Privileges under Article 105: Which of the following is correct regarding the freedom of speech guaranteed to members of Parliament?
A. It is absolute and subject to no restrictions whatsoever, even outside the walls of Parliament.
B. It is subject to the provisions of the Constitution and the rules and standing orders regulating the procedure of Parliament.✓ Correct Answer
C. It can be curtailed by state legislatures if a Member of Parliament delivers a speech within a state assembly.
D. It exempts members from criminal liability for actions committed outside the parliament building during session.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 105(1) guarantees freedom of speech in Parliament, but clause (2) clarifies that no member shall be liable in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given in Parliament, subject to constitutional provisions and parliamentary rules. Incorrect choices exaggerate privileges or misstate territorial scope. Article 19 freedoms are distinct from parliamentary privileges.
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