Parliamentary privileges & immunities from "summary" of Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Parliamentary privileges and immunities are certain rights and advantages which are enjoyed by members of a legislature that sets them apart from the general public.

Parliamentary privilieges also allow the legislation to enjoy immunity from civil or criminal proceedings when somthing is said on the floor of parliament by its members.

Under parliamentary privilege, legislators can tell the truth in the course of their work without any fear of defamation action being taken against them.

In addition to ensuring members' free speech in IMPs, parliamentary privelege allows legislatives to ensure orders from courts are followed such as guaranteeing veracity of evidence given before an inquiry set up by the legislature.

These rights exist to guarantee the independence of the legislatures, so they can carry out their job without any undue influence or interference from other branches of government or external pressures.

The exact nature of these privileges and immunities vary greatly between jurisdictions, but they typically include exemption from ordinary law as well as few forms of legal protection.

Despite the power that comes with such privilegues, there are various checks and balances put in place to maintain accountability and restrict abuse of this authority.

Other benefits that may accompany these special rights and immunities include entitlements to allowances, travel expenses, accommodation etc.

Generally speaking, for an act to be considered exempt from liability, it must have been done in the discharge of a legislative duty.

It is important for all members to be aware of the responsbilities attached to these rights in order to protect nation's democratic process from being misused by individuals.