Examveda
Examveda

A member of Parliament makes a defamatory statement against a person in Parliament and then circulates it outside Parliament not in discharge of his essential duties as a member

A. He is protected and cannot be sued in a court of law as members of Parliament enjoy freedom of speech

B. He is protected only regarding the speech made by him in the House and not otherwise

C. He is not protected and can be sued in court of law as circulation of defamatory statement outside Parliament does not come within the immunity granted to a member

D. He can be protected in a Court but action can be taken by the Speaker

Answer: Option C


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