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Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill: removal of jailed PM, CMs, ministers

22 August 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSConstitution (130thAmendment) Bill:removal of jailed PM,CMs, ministers22 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A bill to remove jailed top office-holders triggered Opposition protests.

Key provisions

  • Removal applies if the offence carries at least 5 years of punishment.
  • Separate bills cover Union Territories and Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Amends Section 45 of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963.
  • The committee’s report is due next session.

Significance

  • Aims to raise ethical standards; sets up a morality versus due process debate.

Exam angle

  • Trigger: 30 days of arrest.

Test yourself

1. After how many consecutive days of arrest would an office-holder lose office under the 130th Amendment Bill, 2025?

The bill removes the person on the 31st day after 30 consecutive days in custody.

2. Which Act's Section 45 does the proposal amend to cover Union Territories?

Section 45 of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 lacks removal provisions.

3. Where were the bills sent for examination after introduction?

They were referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

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