Meaning of word "privilege" - Indian Laws - General

Meaning of word privilege Black's Law Dictionary, 6th Ed., 1990, p. 1197, defines privilege as a particular and peculiar benefit or advantage enjoyed by a person, company, or class, beyond the common advantages of other citizens. An exceptional or extraordinary power or exemption. A peculiar right, advantage, exemption, power, franchise, or immunity held by a person or class, not generally possessed by others. [KALPANA MEHTA AND ORS. VERSUS UNION OF INDIA (UOI) AND ORS.- 2018 (5) TMI 2068 - SUPREME COURT]