Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, specifies that the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other ministers will be automatically removed from office if they are detained for 30 consecutive days on charges that carry a minimum sentence of five years. This clause strengthens accountability and ensures that individuals holding the highest executive positions cannot continue in office while under prolonged detention. By fixing the threshold at 30 days, the law balances due process with public trust in governance, preventing misuse of power and safeguarding democratic integrity.