THE UNION HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH has today tabled a Bill in Parliament titled “The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Act, 2025,” which would enable the automatic cessation of the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and other Ministers from their positions if they are detained for offenses punishable by five years or more, for 30 consecutive days.
At present, the Constitution of India has no specific provision prohibiting the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or a Minister from holding office while in jail.
The Bill seeks to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution by adding sub-provisions to them.
The Bill claims that a Minister facing allegations of serious criminal offenses, arrested, and detained in custody may thwart or hinder the canons of constitutional morality and principles of good governance, ultimately diminishing the constitutional trust reposed by the people in them.
Article 75 pertains to the appointment of the Prime Minister and Union Ministers.
