Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act, 1967

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General immunities of experts of Organisation.

28.—Experts (other than officials or servants of the Organisation) performing missions for the Organisation shall have and enjoy such privileges, immunities and facilities as are necessary for the independent exercise of their functions during the period of their missions, including the time spent on journeys in connection with their missions. In particular, they shall have and enjoy—

(a) immunity from arrest or detention and from seizure of baggage;

(b) immunity from legal process in respect of acts done by them in the course of the performance of their missions aforesaid;

(c) inviolability in respect of papers and documents.