PRIVILEGE MOTION
- The Members of Parliament are granted certain privileges individually and collectively so as to perform their duties properly. But if any of the members disregard or misuses any of these privileges or rights, it is considered as a breach of the privilege motion and is liable for punishment under the Parliamentary laws.
- This motion is applicable for members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and if any member notices another member or members breach it, they can move the privilege motion against the accused members.
WHAT IS BREACH OF PRIVILEGE MOTION ?
- A breach of privilege is an infringement of any of the privileges of MPs or Parliament. Parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and Member of Parliament in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as endowed upon them by the Constitution.
WHAT IMPACT IT CAN HAVE ?
- The Privileges are given to the members of Parliament so that they discharge their duty properly without any destruction. There have been various complains raised for the breach of the privilege motion. There have a few cases that had gather a lot of public attention.