The powers, privileges and immunities of each House of Parliament and of the members and committees of each House, shall be defined by the ______ by law from time to time.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Parliament.
The powers, privileges, and immunities of each House of Parliament and of the members and committees of each House, shall be defined by the Parliament by law from time to time. This is enshrined in Article 105(3) of the Indian Constitution. Until such a law is enacted, these privileges are the same as those of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (though this specific reference was later removed by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978). Currently, these privileges are largely governed by constitutional provisions, rules of the Houses, conventions, and judicial interpretations.