{"id":146010,"date":"2024-12-07T19:26:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T13:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=146010"},"modified":"2025-03-03T12:00:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T06:30:40","slug":"privilege-motion-notice","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/privilege-motion-notice","title":{"rendered":"Privilege Motion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A privilege motion notice has been submitted in response to remarks made by a parliamentarian referring to the<\/span><b> Leader of Opposition <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as <\/span><b>a &#8220;traitor of the highest order.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Privilege Motion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A privilege motion addresses a <\/span><b>breach of parliamentary privileges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> committed by a minister or member.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Breach of Parliamentary Privileges:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It occurs when rights and immunities (referred to as Parliamentary Privileges) are disregarded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This offense is punishable under the<\/span><b> law of Parliament.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A motion can be<\/span><b> initiated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by<\/span><b> any member of either House<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against the guilty party.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Purpose: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To censure the minister or member concerned for the breach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Governing Rules:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rule No. 222 in <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 20 of the<\/span><b> Lok Sabha Rule Book<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Rule 187 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Chapter 16 of the <\/span><b>Rajya Sabha Rule Book<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> govern privilege motions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These rules allow a member to raise a question involving a breach of privilege with the <\/span><b>consent of the Speaker or Chairperson.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Role of Speaker or Chairperson:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts as the first level of scrutiny for a privilege motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>They can either decide on the motion <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themselves or refer it to the Privileges Committee of Parliament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>If the motion is accepted <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under the relevant rules, the concerned member is allowed to <\/span><b>make a short statement.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Consequences of the Privilege Motion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a privilege motion against an<\/span><b> MP is found to be valid, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the following consequences may arise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>For the MP:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reprimand or Admonition: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Speaker or Chairperson may issue a formal reprimand or warning to the MP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Suspension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The MP may be suspended from the House for a specific period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Expulsion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In severe cases, the MP may be expelled from the House, which would result in their losing their parliamentary seat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>For the House:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Censure Motion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The House may pass a censure motion against the MP, expressing its disapproval of their actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Inquiry Committee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The House may form a committee to investigate the matter further and recommend appropriate action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific consequences depend on the<\/span><b> severity of the breach of privilege <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the decision of the Speaker or Chairperson.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Parliamentary Privileges<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Constitutional Provisions:<\/b> <b>Article 105<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explicitly grants members<\/span><b> freedom of speech in Parliament <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the right to publish its proceedings.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Parliament has not codified all privileges, the<\/span><b> Constitution extends them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the <\/span><b>Attorney General of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but<\/span><b> not to the President,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> despite the President being part of Parliament.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Collective Privileges\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Under Article 105:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parliament has the right to publish its proceedings and prohibit unauthorized publication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parliament can hold secret sittings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parliament can punish members or outsiders for breaches of privilege or contempt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parliament has the right to be informed about the arrest, detention, conviction, imprisonment, or release of a member<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No person can be arrested or served with legal processes within the precincts of Parliament without the permission of the presiding officer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parliament can conduct inquiries, summon witnesses, and demand relevant documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Article 122:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Courts cannot inquire into the proceedings of either House of Parliament or its committees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Article 118:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parliament has the power to make rules for its own procedure and conduct of business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Individual Privileges Under Article 105<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members of Parliament cannot be arrested <\/span><b>during a session or 40 days before or after a session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (civil cases only).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members enjoy freedom of speech in Parliament and are<\/span><b> immune <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from legal proceedings for <\/span><b>statements made <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>votes cast in Parliament or its committees.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members are<\/span><b> exempt from jury service <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>can refuse to give evidence or appear as 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