What power does Article 34 give Parliament where martial law is in force in any area?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To indemnify persons for acts done in connection with maintaining or restoring order
- Step 1: Article 34 of the Constitution is headed 'Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area'. Answer: To indemnify persons for acts done in connection with maintaining or restoring order. It says Parliament may by law indemnify any person in the service of the Union or of a State, or any other person, in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area where martial law was in force. Why not the others: The article does not allow Parliament to hand power to generals, close the Supreme Court or repeal State laws.
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