Question
Which of the following statements with reference to
‘Exceptions to Equality’ provided under Article 14 of the Constitution is correct?Solution
The rule of equality before law is not absolute and there are some exceptions to it. ● Article 361 provides following immunities to President and Governor: Option A is incorrect: They are not answerable to any court the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of office. There is no time limit in this. Option D is incorrect: No civil proceedings against the President or Governor shall be instituted during his term of office in any court in respect of any act done by him in his personal capacity, whether before or after he entered upon his office, until the expiration of two months after notice has been delivered to him. ● Option B is incorrect: 44th Constitutional Amendment Act has inserted Article 361A in the Constitution which provides protection to publication of substantially true reports of any proceedings of parliament and state legislatures. ● Option C is correct: Article 105 provides that “No member is liable to any proceeding in any court for anything said or any vote given by him in parliament or its committee”
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