The question (15 marks)
Discuss the powers, privileges and immunities of the Houses of Parliament and their members, and the extent to which they are subject to judicial scrutiny. (15 marks)
MU Module 2, heads on the powers and privileges of Parliament and State Legislatures.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Legislature and Executive of Constitutional Law – II.
Authorities you will need
- Raja Ram Pal v Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha
- State of Karnataka v Union of India
- In re Keshav Singh, the U.P. Assembly reference under Art. 143(1)
How an answer is marked
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