Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament
Article 122 — Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament
validity of any proceedings in Parliament shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure. (2) No officer or member of Parliament in whom powers are vested by or under this Constitution for regulating procedure or the conduct of business, or for maintaining order, in Parliament shall be subject to the jurisdiction of any court in respect of the exercise by him of those powers. CHAPTER III.—LEGISLATIVE POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
Plain English Summary
This article states that courts cannot question or review the internal procedures or proceedings of the Parliament. It ensures that the legislative process within Parliament is protected from judicial interference based on procedural errors.
Key Points
- Courts are barred from inquiring into the validity of any proceedings taken by Parliament.
- Officers and members of Parliament who have powers to regulate parliamentary procedure are not subject to the jurisdiction of any court regarding the exercise of those specific powers.
- This provision protects the autonomy and functioning of the Parliament.
Why It Matters
It ensures that the legislative process in Parliament can proceed smoothly without being halted or challenged by judicial scrutiny over minor procedural irregularities.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.