General Studies MCQs

Question

Which provision protects the President, Governors, and Rajpramukhs from being answerable to any court for the performance of their official duties?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Article 361

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 361”.
Article 361 of the Constitution of India protects the President, Governors, and Rajpramukhs from criminal proceedings and arrest during their term of office. It also protects them from civil suits for actions taken in their personal capacity.

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