PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE IN INDIA: CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK, SCOPE, AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES

AUTHOR – SURAJ KUMAR* & AMBAR SRIVASTAVA**,

* STUDENT AT LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN FACULTY OF UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY. EMAIL – SURAJKUMAR72701@GMAIL.COM.

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN FACULTY OF UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY. EMAIL – AMBARSRI76@GMAIL.COM

BEST CITATION – SURAJ KUMAR* & AMBAR SRIVASTAVA, PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE IN INDIA: CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK, SCOPE, AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 189-197, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

“This research article examines the concept of parliamentary privilege in India, tracing its historical development from British parliamentary traditions to its current constitutional framework. The study analyzes the scope and limitations of parliamentary privileges as enshrined in Articles 105 and 194 of the Indian Constitution, exploring the tension between parliamentary autonomy and judicial review. Through examination of landmark judicial decisions, parliamentary proceedings, and comparative analysis with other democratic systems, this research highlights the evolving nature of parliamentary privileges and contemporary challenges in balancing legislative independence with democratic accountability. The findings suggest that while parliamentary privileges serve crucial purposes in maintaining legislative efficiency and independence, there remains a need for codification and well-defined boundaries to prevent potential abuse and ensure harmony with fundamental rights and constitutional principles.”

Keywords :- Parliamentary privilege, Partial Codification, Anti Defection Law,