Mahesh, it can be recalled, had also moved a breach of privilege motion against Sindhuri and had sought time during the recent budget session of the state legislature to raise complaints against her.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-mla-mahesh-defamation-suit-against-ias-officer-rohini-sindhuri-8506568/

So Moitra’s case being a case of breach of privilege in terms of the main complaint should have been investigated by the Committee of Privileges.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahua-moitra-expelled-parliament-pdt-achary-writes-9062128/

So, the Houses have suspended those members not for disobeying the Chair or obstructing the business of the House, but for allegedly committing a breach of privilege of the members of the House.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/illegal-irrational-unconstitutional-the-problem-with-recent-suspensions-of-mps-8892457/