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Powers, the word 'powers' used in Article 194(3) must be considered along with the words 'pri-vileges and immunities' to which the said clause refers. The powers of the House of the Legislature of a State to which reference is made in Article 194(3) may, for instance, refer to the powers of the House to punish contempt of the House, Purushothaman Nambudiri v. State of Kerala, AIR 1962 SC 694 (700): (1962) 1 Supp SCR 753. [Constitution of India, Art. 194(3)]