With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements : I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office. II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office. III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation:
All three statements are correct based on the provisions of the Indian Constitution: I. Statement I is correct as per Article 361(1), which grants immunity to the Governor (and President) from being answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of their official duties. II. Statement II is correct as per Article 361(2), which provides immunity to the Governor (and President) from criminal proceedings during their term of office. III. Statement III is correct as per Article 194(2), which grants legislative privilege to members of a State Legislature, protecting them from legal proceedings for anything said or any vote given within the Legislature or any committee thereof.