🔹 What is Privilege Motion?
A Privilege Motion is moved when a Member of Parliament (MP) feels that their rights, privileges, or dignity as a member have been violated.
It is a serious tool used to protect the respect and authority of Parliament and its members.
📌 Kannada meaning:
ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯ ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾವನೆ (Vaishishtya Prastavane)
✅ What are Parliamentary Privileges?
These are special rights and immunities given to MPs so they can do their job freely and fearlessly without outside pressure.
Some key privileges:
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Freedom of speech in Parliament
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Freedom from arrest during session
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No legal action for what they say in the House
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Right to get accurate and respectful replies from ministers
📌 When is a Privilege Motion moved?
➡️ When these privileges are violated or disrespected.
🧾 Example situations:
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A minister gives false or misleading information in Parliament.
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An MP is threatened or harassed for a speech made in Parliament.
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A media house misquotes or insults a member's statement.
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A government official refuses to provide information to a Parliamentary Committee.
🧭 Procedure:
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The concerned MP notices a violation and moves a Privilege Motion.
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The Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha) decides if it is admissible.
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If accepted, it is referred to the Privileges Committee.
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The committee investigates and submits a report.
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Based on the report, Parliament may punish the guilty — like warning, suspension, or even jail (rare).
🎯 Real Example:
In 2017, Congress MP KC Venugopal moved a Privilege Motion against then Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, alleging that he gave misleading information about a defence deal.
🧠 Summary Box:
| 🔸 Term | 🔹 Details |
|---|---|
| What is it? | Motion moved when MPs' rights are violated |
| Moved by | Any MP |
| Decided by | Speaker (Lok Sabha) / Chairman (Rajya Sabha) |
| Investigated by | Privileges Committee |
| Outcome | Warning, suspension, or punishment |