The government is mulling a breach of privilege notice against Trinamool Congress (TMC) member of Parliament Mahua Moitra for making allegations against the judiciary.
Sources in the government said remarks of TMC MP will not be taken lightly and will be acted upon.
A senior minister in the government said her remarks were against the rules.
He said that Article 121 has rules on restriction on the discussion in Parliament and provides that no discussion shall take place in Parliament with respect to the conduct of any judge of Supreme Court or of High Court in the discharge of his duties except upon the motion for presenting an address to the President praying for the removal of the judge as hereinafter provided.
Mahua Moitra, who was taking part in the motion of thanks on the President's Address on Monday, did not take any name but was apparently referring to a former CJI.
Her remarks pertaining to the judiciary were later expunged from the proceedings, officials said.
Rule 352 (5) of rules of procedure and conduct of business in Lok Sabha can also be invoked against her which states that "this can reflect upon the conduct of persons and authorities unless the discussion is based on a substantive motion drawn in proper terms".
The word persons or higher authority means persons whose conduct can only be discussed on a substantive motion drawn in proper terms under the constitution.
The sources said that the government is deliberating on actions that can be taken against the member.
Trinamool MLA, Husband Attacked In West Bengal, Blame Rival Faction Tension In Bengal Over Housing Scheme, State Orders List Verification Bengal Governor Shown Black Flags By Trinamool Congress' Youth Wing "Government Can't Take Over...": Big Supreme Court Order On Private Property Andhra Home Minister Responds After Ally Pawan Kalyan Calls Her "Incompetent" Who Will Win US Election 2024? AI Makes Stunning Predictions US Elections: What New POTUS Would Mean For War, Immigration Schools In UP With Less Than 50 Students To Be Merged With Nearby Institutions US Elections: When A Convict Ran An Entire Presidential Campaign From Jail Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.