Question

UPSC Prelims 2018 Question:

Consider the following statements:

No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.

The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

Article 361 of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of the President, Governors and Rajpramukhs. According to it, No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office. So, statement 1 is correct.
According to Article 158 of the Indian Constitution, the emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office. So, statement 2 is correct.

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | State Executive

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