Public Interest Vs Political Interest: A Critical Study On Parliamentary Privileges
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 10
- 1 min read
Krisha Jain, BBA LLB, Auro University, Surat
ABSTRACT
This paper dwells into the purpose as to why parliamentary privileges were incorporated into the Indian Constitution and how are they being exercised. The evolution of parliamentary privileges from monarchial rule to the present day is seen. After analyzing Article 105,122,194,212 of the constitution and applying it to the various case laws the scope of judiciary’s intervention over the years has shown the result that Parliament has major autonomy over its procedural matters. The clashes within the parliament and their consequent effect on the public and democracy raising question on the usage of these privileges which are granted by constitution to maintain transparency, accountability and integrity of the parliamentary functions. This paper focuses on questions like: whether these privileges preserve democracy's ability to function or stifles its vital voices? Do the people in power or the public benefit more from these privileges?
Keywords: Parliamentary privileges, Democracy, Public interest, Transparency, Codification.
