Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill: removal of jailed PM, CMs, Ministers
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What happened
- The Home Minister introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the UT (Amendment) and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bills, in Lok Sabha [PIB].
- Under it, a PM, CM or Minister arrested who fails to get bail within 30 days is to be removed on the 31st day [PIB].
Background
- The Government says the aim is integrity in public life; the opposition opposed it [PIB].
Why it matters
- The debate turns on arrest without conviction, and possible misuse of agencies.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-20): the Home Minister introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the UT (Amendment) and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bills, in Lok Sabha.
- The debate turns on arrest without conviction, and possible misuse of agencies.
Quotable data pointUnder it, a PM, CM or Minister arrested who fails to get bail within 30 days is to be removed on the 31st day.
PIB: Constitution 130th Amendment Bill introduced, 20 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: 130th Amendment Bill. · Mains: criminalisation of politics.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Days in custody without bail after which removal applies
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
ExplainerConstitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025: Removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and Ministers Detained for 30 Days, Articles 75, 164 and 239AA, Arguments For and Against (UPSC Notes + PYQs)Explainer73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: Part IX, Compulsory and Voluntary Provisions, Eleventh Schedule and Gaps (UPSC Notes + PYQs)
Official source: PIB: Constitution 130th Amendment Bill introduced, 20 Aug 2025
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