Article 211

Part VI — The States · Constitution of India

Article 211

Restriction on discussion in the Legislature. No discussion shall take place in the Legislature of a State with respect to the conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of his duties.

In plain wordsMembers of a state legislature cannot debate the conduct of any Supreme Court or High Court judge in the discharge of judicial duties. The rule shields judges from political attack on the house floor.

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