Why is it in the news?
MP invoked a Substantive Motion against Leader of Opposition seeking disqualification.
Brought focus on procedural rules under Lok Sabha.
Category: Polity
Important Points:
● Motion is formal proposal to elicit decision of House
● Speaker decides admissibility under Rule 186
● Must raise one definite issue and not be defamatory
● Substantive Motion is self-contained and independent
● Used for impeachment, removal of judges, confidence/no-confidence motions
● Article 75: Council of Ministers collectively responsible to Lok Sabha
● No-Confidence Motion requires support of 50 members
● Types: Substantive, Substitute, Subsidiary motions
● Cut Motions: Policy Cut, Economy Cut, Token Cut
● Adjournment motion can be moved only in Lok Sabha