Why in the News?

The opposition has submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha to initiate privilege proceedings against Union Education Minister.
- It is alleged that the Minister ‘misled’ the House regarding the issue of the Preamble to the Constitution being ‘dropped’ from certain NCERT textbooks.

What is a Privilege Motion?

	Details
What is it?	A formal notice by an MP when rights or privileges of Parliament or its members are breached. Parliamentary privilege refers to the right and immunity enjoyed by legislatures (Article 105).
Who can move such motion?	Any Member of Parliament (MP) from Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Governing Rules	Lok Sabha Rule book: Rule 222, Chapter 20 Rajya Sabha Rule book: Rule 187, Chapter 16
Procedure	Requires consent from Speaker/Chairperson; Notice must concern a recent incident needing House intervention.
Role of Speaker/Chairperson	First level of scrutiny; Can decide on the motion or refer it to the Privileges Committee.
Privileges Committee	Lok Sabha: 15 members, nominated by Speaker Rajya Sabha: 10 members, headed by Deputy Chairperson
Outcome	Committee submits a report; House may debate and pass a resolution based on the report.
Historical Example	1978: Privilege motion against Indira Gandhi, leading to her expulsion from the Lok Sabha.
Legal Implications	If a breach of privilege is established, the Parliament has the authority to impose penalties. These can range from a reprimand to expulsion from the House, depending on the severity of the breach.

[2014] Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:

1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.

2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2