GOVERNMENT PRIVILEGES IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Author(s)	Ms. NIKITHA SHREE T, Ms. EZHIL ARASI M
Country	India
Abstract	Government privileges in legal proceedings are special legal rights conferred upon the State to ensure the protection of public interest, national security, and the effective functioning of public administration. These privileges, recognized under statutory and constitutional provisions, include the privilege against disclosure of official documents, exemption from certain procedural requirements, and protection from injunctions. While such privileges are essential for safeguarding sensitive state functions, they are not absolute and are subject to judicial scrutiny. Indian jurisprudence, through key cases like SP Gupta v. Union of India, has evolved to balance the need for governmental confidentiality with the principles of transparency and accountability in the justice system. This paper explores the legal framework, scope, limitations, and judicial interpretations of government privileges in India.
Keywords	Government Privilege, Judicial Review, Public Interest, Transparency and Accountability, State Immunity
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-23
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45744
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9mnz8

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