Delhi APO 2005

Consider the following statements: Parliamentary privileges are available to

  1. Attorney General when he participates in the proceedings of the House of the People.
  2. Minister's speech made in House of which he is not a member.
  3. an individual who is called upon to testify before the House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Verified Answer
A. (A) 1 only
B. (C) 2 and 3
C. (B) 1 and 2
D. (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Parliamentary privileges extend to the Attorney General when participating in House proceedings (Article 88), to a Minister speaking in a House of which they are not a member (Article 88), and to individuals summoned to testify before the House or its committees. Therefore, all three statements are correct.