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?
Explanation
Article 361. Protection of President and Governors
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,
Article 158: Conditions of Governor Office
The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office
Why it was asked?
Budget 2017-18 increased the salary and emolument of Governors.
A complaint about alleged misconduct on the part of a Governor of a southern state has been received by the home ministry and is being investigated for its veracity.