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“Parliamentary privilege is not absolute and operates within the discipline of procedural rules.” Explain the constitutional foundations of parliamentary privilege. Bring out how rules of procedure regulate and constrain its exercise in legislative functioning.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, Q3. “Parliamentary privilege is not absolute and operates within the discipline of procedural rules.” Explain the constitutional foundations of parliamentary privilege. Bring out how rules of procedure regulate and constrain its exercise in legislative functioning. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the …

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The ‘Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members’ as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un-enumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the ‘parliamentary privileges’. How can this problem be addressed?

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these Q2. The ‘Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members’ as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un-enumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the …

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Article 105 of Constitution: The limits to free speech in Parliament, and what Supreme Court has ruled

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament — Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these   Source: IE  Context: Some opposition leaders are protesting the removal of parts of their speech on the motion of thanks on the President’s address during the current session of Parliament.   Concerns: A disconnect between the speeches in the …

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Parliamentary Privileges:

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Context: The Parliament’s Privileges and Ethics Committee has asked the Maharashtra Chief Secretary, DGP Maharashtra, Mumbai Police Commissioner and Superintendent of Women District Prison, Byculla (Mumbai) to appear before them for …

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