Article 105, 194

  • rights, immunities enjoyed by MP for effective discharge of duties
  • independent and smooth functioning of Parl

Individual Privileges

  1. Freedom of Speech w/o fear of legal actions
  2. Freedom from arrest (except serious criminal offences)
  3. Immunity from legal proceedings

Collective Privileges

  1. Right to punish members and outsiders for breach of its privileges (Contempt of House)
  2. Privilege to publish its debates and proceedings
  3. Exclusion of strangers from witnessing proceedings of Parl