Consider the following statements regarding a state Governor:
1. A Governor enjoys immunity from criminal proceedings in any court during their term of office.
2. A Governor's emoluments and allowances cannot be reduced during their term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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C. Both 1 and 2. Both statements are correct. Article 361 grants a Governor immunity from criminal proceedings in any court during their term of office, and Article 158(3) protects a Governor's emoluments and allowances from being reduced during that same term. Since neither protection can be ruled out, option C, both, is correct.

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A. 1 only

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B. 2 only

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C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2