Consider the following statements:No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor o

Question

Consider the following statements:No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.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?

Accepted Answer

Like the President, the Governor is also entitled to a number of privileges and immunities. During his term of office, he is immune from any criminal proceedings, even in respect of his personal acts. Hence, statement 1 is correct.The Governor is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament. His emoluments and allowances cannot be diminished during his term of office. Hence, statement 2 is correct.Source: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth: Chapter - Governor