Article 122 of Indian Constitution

Article 122 of Indian Constitution: Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament.

Article 122 Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament – Constitution Of India

122 (1) The validity of any proceedings in Parliament shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure.

(2) No officer or member of Parliament in whom powers are vested by or under this Constitution for regulating procedure or the conduct of business, or for maintaining order, in Parliament shall be subject to the jurisdiction of any court in respect of the exercise by him of those powers.

Here is Article 122 – Courts Not to Inquire into Proceedings of Parliament from the Constitution of India in simple English, followed by a flowchart for better understanding:

🧾 Article 122 – Courts Not to Inquire into Proceedings of Parliament

🧭 Flowchart (English):

✅ Simple Summary:

1. Court cannot question Parliament’s internal procedures —
   Even if there is some procedural mistake, the validity of proceedings cannot be challenged in court.
2. No legal action can be taken against any Parliament member or officer —
   If they are exercising their powers related to procedure, business conduct, or maintaining order.

Below is the flowchart updated with real‑life Supreme Court cases that illustrate each exception where courts did step in despite Article 122 protections:

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