Privileges of the Parliament and Fundamental Rights (Week 15)

Parliamentary privilege is a legal immunity enjoyed by members of certain legislatures, in which legislators are granted protection against civil or criminal liability for actions done or statements made in the course of their legislative duties.

The Supreme Court held that Parliamentary privileges shall not be subject to Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution. ... He sought injunction from the court against the contempt proceedings on the ground of his fundamental right to freedom of speech under Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution.

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