Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India - The Constitution of India 2024 (English Version)↗
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Article 105: Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof
Protects parliamentary speech and provides for powers and privileges of Parliament, its members, and committees.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 105 allows Parliament to function freely by protecting legislative speech and privileges.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps explain why parliamentary debate has special constitutional protection.
- Relevant to discussions on privilege motions and legislative accountability.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Protects free legislative deliberation.
- Supports Parliament in holding government accountable.
Example situations
General civic examples
- An MP speaks in Parliament during debate.
- A committee investigates a public matter using parliamentary powers.
Citizen note
Learning note
Parliamentary privilege is not ordinary personal immunity; it exists for legislative functioning.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Article 105 concerns Parliament; Article 194 concerns State Legislatures.
- Freedom of speech in Parliament is constitutionally distinct from Article 19 speech.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.