Consider the following statements : 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. 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?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Both 1 and 2. Article 361 shields the Governor from criminal proceedings during the term, and Article 158 protects the Governor's pay from being cut during it.
Article 361(2) says no criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the President or a Governor in any court during the term of office, and Article 361(3) bars their arrest. Civil proceedings for personal acts are possible only after two months' notice. Article 158 sets the conditions of the Governor's office: the Governor cannot be a member of Parliament or a State Legislature or hold any other office of profit, is entitled to an official residence free of rent, and gets emoluments and allowances fixed by Parliament, which cannot be diminished during the term.
A is wrong because it leaves out statement 2. B is wrong because it leaves out statement 1. D is wrong because both statements are correct.
Exam tip: Governor: Article 158 = conditions of office and pay; Article 361 = immunity from courts.
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