According to Article 361 of the Constitution of India, a criminal proceeding cannot be instituted in a court against the ______ during his term of office.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Governor.
| Article 361 | Article 361 of the Indian Constitution is an exception to the Fundamental Right to Equality enshrined in Article 14. |
| It basically grants immunity to the country’s president and governors from prosecution while in office. | |
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There cannot be any civil proceeding against him while he is in office for any act committed in his personal capacity. |