India, Feb. 9 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) lawmaker Tiruchi Siva on Monday submitted a notice of breach of privilege in the Rajya Sabha against Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal, alleging "lack of respect" for the House by briefing the media on the India-US trade deal outside the chambers while Parliament was in session.

The notice submitted under Rule 267 sought a discussion on the implications of the trade agreement, particularly its impact on farmers and domestic industries.

In his notice, Siva said the minister, by announcing the details to the press about the trade deal with the USA first and not doing so in the Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha when they were in session has violated the privilege of the Parliament.

"The Practice ...