Which protection does Article 248 primarily provide to the President and a Governor for official constitutional functions?
Correct answer: A. They are not answerable to any court for those functions
- A. They are not answerable to any court for those functions
- B. They may suspend any court order without reason
- C. They are permanently immune from every criminal offence
- D. They may alter constitutional rights by executive order
Explanation
Article 248 protects the President and Governors from being answerable to a court for the exercise and performance of their constitutional powers and functions. It does not create permanent immunity from all criminal liability.
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