Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 143
Protection from legal proceedings
- Criminal proceedings cannot be started or continued against the President while in office.
Art. 143(1)
(1) Criminal proceedings shall not be instituted or continued in any court against the President or a person performing the functions of that office, during their tenure of office.
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Art. 143(2)
(2) Civil proceedings shall not be instituted in any court against the President or the person performing the functions of that office during their tenure of office in respect of anything done or not done in the exercise of their powers under this Constitution.
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- While in office, the President cannot be taken to court for doing their job.
Art. 143(1)
(1) Criminal proceedings shall not be instituted or continued in any court against the President or a person performing the functions of that office, during their tenure of office.
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