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Suspension of a Member of Parliament

PYQs

8

Articles

1

Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

UPSC frequently tests knowledge about the functioning of Parliament, the powers and responsibilities of presiding officers, and the mechanisms for maintaining decorum and discipline within the legislative bodies, which are crucial for understanding Indian Polity (GS2).

The presiding officers of Parliament (Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman of Rajya Sabha) are empowered to maintain order and decorum in the House. They can take disciplinary action, including suspension, against members who violate the rules of conduct or disrupt proceedings, as per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Authority

Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha) initiates the process.

Process

A motion for suspension is moved by a member and passed by the House, often by a voice vote.

Grounds

Disorderly conduct, contempt of the House, or violation of the established rules of procedure.

Duration

Typically for a specified period, such as the remainder of the session or a part thereof.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaIndian Polity & Governance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Lok SabhaImplements
Rajya SabhaImplements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Presiding officer (Speaker/Chairman) has power to initiate suspension.
  • Suspension is for disorderly conduct or breach of rules.
  • Usually initiated by a motion passed by the House.
  • Duration is typically for a session or part thereof.
  • Aims to maintain decorum and dignity of Parliament.

Elimination traps

Constitutional vs statutory — The power to suspend members is inherent to the House's authority, but the specific rules and procedures for suspension are primarily statutory (derived from the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business), not explicitly detailed in the Constitution.

Check if created by Constitution or by Parliament.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India: 1. Although member...

Indian PolityOpen question
2025Statement-based questions, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before th...

Indian PolityOpen question

Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2025Statement-based questions, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before th...

Indian PolityOpen question

Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, th...

Indian PolityOpen question

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the...

Indian PolityOpen question
2022Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, th...

Indian PolityOpen question

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the...

Indian PolityOpen question
2020Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in:

Indian PolityOpen question
2016Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which...

Indian PolityOpen question
2015Statement-based questions, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands ...

Indian PolityOpen question

Topic timeline

Indian Polity & Governance
Prelims 2015· Statement-based questions, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands ...

Open question
Prelims 2016· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which...

Open question
Prelims 2020· Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in:

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, th...

Open question

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, th...

Open question

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Statement-based questions, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before th...

Open question

Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under ...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Statement-based questions, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before th...

Open question

Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under ...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India: 1. Although member...

Open question

Lok Sabha suspends TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee for using ‘unsavoury’ language against women MPs

22 Jul 2026 · MPs can be suspended for misconduct by the presiding officer, usually through a motion passed by the House, to maintain order and dignity of the legislative body.

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