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Way Forward

The privileges should no more be allowed to remain uncertain and vague; privilege must be invoked in rare circumstances to prevent real obstruction in legislative functioning and not in a way that sets law makers above ordinary comment and criticism. Parliament has a duty to look carefully before making any law, so that it doesn't harm other’s rights and uphold the Constitution ethos in true spirit.


 

8. The Departmentally-Related Standing Committees have been referred to as mini- parliaments in India. Highlight their relevance in a democratic polity and discuss, with examples, how they improve the overall effectiveness of the Parliament.Answer: