[Solved] A member of Parliament has immunity from arrest, means:

Q.	A member of Parliament has immunity from arrest, means:
A.	a member of Parliament cannot be arrested and put in prison in, a civil action within a period of 40 days before the commencement of the session and 40 days after the termination of the session
B.	a member of Parliament cannot be prosecuted in criminal proceedings
C.	an MP cannot be detained preventively
D.	an MP cannot be arrested for the contempt of court
Answer» A. a member of Parliament cannot be arrested and put in prison in, a civil action within a period of 40 days before the commencement of the session and 40 days after the termination of the session

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