Following the President, the Prime Minister might also be granted immunity from prison proceedings underneath a proposed constitutional modification offered within the Senate.The modification was collectively moved by authorities members, Senators Anusha Rahman and Zahid Khalil Sindhu, throughout a gathering of the joint standing committee.
At current, the Prime Minister doesn’t take pleasure in absolute immunity from prison proceedings. Constitutional safety underneath Article 248 is explicitly granted to the President and Governors, however to not the pinnacle of presidency.
In accordance with the proposed modification, Article 248 of the Structure can be revised to incorporate the phrases “Prime Minister” alongside “President.”
If authorised, the modification would bar the initiation or continuation of any prison proceedings in opposition to the Prime Minister whereas in workplace, thereby extending the identical authorized safety at the moment reserved for the President.
