Multiple choice

Which of the following immunities is not enjoyed by the President of India?

  1. All the central government orders are issued in the name of the President but he cannot be held responsible personally for any such acts in any court.

  2. He cannot be impeached during his term of office.

  3. He cannot be arrested or imprisoned under the order of any court during his term of office.

  4. No civil proceeding in which relief is claimed against the President shall be instituted during his term of office.
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Explanation

A resolution to impeach the President has to be passed by a two-third majority of the total number of members of the originating house. It is then sent to the other house. The other house investigates the charges that have been made. During this process, the President has the right to defend oneself through an authorised counsel. If the second house also approves the charges made by special majority again, the President stands impeached and is deemed to have vacated his/her office from the date when such a resolution stands passed.

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