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
Statement I: Article 361(1) of the Indian Constitution provides that the Governor is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office or for any act done or purported to be done in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties.
Statement II: Article 361(2) states that no criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the Governor in any court during his/her term of office.
Statement III: Article 194(2) of the Constitution provides that no member of the Legislature of a State shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him/her in the Legislature or any committee thereof.