Statement 1 is correct. Article 361(2) of the Constitution of India provides that 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. Statement 2 is correct. Article 158(4) states that the emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office. This provision ensures the financial security and independence of the office of the Governor.
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 ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2018 · Topic: The Governor (Conditions of Governor's Office: Emoluments and Privileges)
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