Q. What is true about the proceedings of the State Legislature?
a) It can discuss the conduct of any judge of the High Court also
b) Advocate General has right to vote
c) Business in the legislature shall be transacted only in official language of the state or in Hindi or in English.
d) Validity of proceedings shall be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity
Correct Answer: c)
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: c)
Explanation:
– a) False. Article 211 of the Constitution prohibits any discussion in a State Legislature regarding the conduct of a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court in the discharge of his duties.
– b) False. The Advocate General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the State Legislature (Article 177), but has no right to vote.
– c) True. Article 210 provides that business in the State Legislature shall be transacted in the official language(s) of the state or in Hindi or in English. Note: the presiding officer may permit a member to speak in his mother tongue, but the general rule is as stated.
– d) False. Article 212 says the validity of proceedings in the State Legislature shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure.
