The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Article 51President's immunity

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Part IV THE EXECUTIVE

Chapter I THE PRESIDENT

art. 51

51. President's immunity (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of article 52, the President shall not be answerable in any court for anything done or omitted by him in the exercise or purported exercise of the functions of his office, but this clause shall not prejudice the right of any person to take proceedings against the Government. (2) During his term of office no criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President in, and no process for his arrest or imprisonment shall issue from, any court.

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