The rule of equality before law is not absolute and there are constitutional and other exceptions to it. These are mentioned below:
- The President of India and the Governor of States enjoy the following immunities (Article 361):
- The President or the Governor is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office. (
- No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the President or the Governor in any court during his term of office.
- No process for the arrest or imprisonment of the President or the Governor shall be issued from any court href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" class="youtube-subscribe-button"> Subscribe on YouTube