Context: In the light of recent speculation about the formation of a special committee to suggest severe punishment, analysing the powers of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha in punishing the members.
Suspension of the House members
Implication of suspension
Powers of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Conclusion: The rules do not recognise any punishment other than suspension for a specific period. Article 20 of the Constitution prohibits a greater penalty than what the law provided at the time of committing the offence.