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Economic Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Bill to remove convicted ministers from power tabled in Lok Sabha
Synopsis The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth) Amendment Bill seeks to amend Article 75, along with related laws for Union Territories and Jammu and Kashmir. It establishes a legal process for removing Prime Ministers, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state ministers arrested for serious crimes. ANI Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth) Amendment Bill The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth) Amendment Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aiming to provide a legal framework for the removal of the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers and state ministers who are arrested or detained on account of serious criminal Bill seeks to add a clause to Article 75 of the Constitution and to other similar laws dealing with Union Territories and Jammu and Kashmir. The other two bills include Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill Bill proposes that a minister in a state or at the Centre would cease to hold office if he/she is arrested and detained in custody for 30 days in a case carrying a punishment which may extend to five years' imprisonment. However, the minister, including the chief minister or the Prime Minister, can tender a reason before the 31st day of arrest to avoid legal framework is similar for ministers in states and Union Territories, at the Centre, as well as for chief ministers and the Prime Minister. The bill was mooted by the Union Home Ministry and cleared by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday. Home Minister Amit Shah moved a motion in the Lok Sabha to refer these three bills to a joint committee of Parliament. The statement of Objects and Reasons of the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025 mentioned that there is no provision under the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (20 of 1963) for the removal of the chief minister or a minister arrested and detained in custody on account of serious criminal raises a need to amend section 45 of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, to provide a legal framework for the removal of a chief minister or a minister in such objectives have been stated under objective of the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.A Minister, who is facing allegation of serious criminal offences, arrested and detained in custody, may thwart or hinder the canons of constitutional morality and principles of good governance and eventually diminish the constitutional trust reposed by people in him, statement of objects and reasons stated.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bill to remove convicted ministers from power tabled in Lok Sabha
Live Events Objective of the Bill: (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth) Amendment Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Amit Shah , aiming to provide a legal framework for the removal of the Prime Minister , Union ministers, chief ministers and state ministers who are arrested or detained on account of serious criminal Bill seeks to add a clause to Article 75 of the Constitution and to other similar laws dealing with Union Territories and Jammu and Kashmir. The other two bills include Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill Bill proposes that a minister in a state or at the Centre would cease to hold office if he/she is arrested and detained in custody for 30 days in a case carrying a punishment which may extend to five years' imprisonment. However, the minister, including the chief minister or the Prime Minister, can tender a reason before the 31st day of arrest to avoid legal framework is similar for ministers in states and Union Territories, at the Centre, as well as for chief ministers and the Prime bill was mooted by the Union Home Ministry and cleared by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday. Home Minister Amit Shah moved a motion in the Lok Sabha to refer these three bills to a joint committee of statement of Objects and Reasons of the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025 mentioned that there is no provision under the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (20 of 1963) for the removal of the chief minister or a minister arrested and detained in custody on account of serious criminal raises a need to amend section 45 of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, to provide a legal framework for the removal of a chief minister or a minister in such objectives have been stated under objective of the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.A Minister, who is facing allegation of serious criminal offences, arrested and detained in custody, may thwart or hinder the canons of constitutional morality and principles of good governance and eventually diminish the constitutional trust reposed by people in him, statement of objects and reasons stated.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Unconstitutional, undemocratic': Opposition tears into Centre's bills to remove detained ministers
The Centre's move to table the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth) Amendment Bill in Parliament has triggered a wave of backlash from Opposition parties , who warn it could dismantle democratic safeguards and weaponise the law against political rivals . Leaders across the spectrum have labelled the proposal 'draconian,' 'anti-constitutional,' and a deliberate attempt to weaken elected governments. The amendment aims to introduce a new clause in Article 75 of the Constitution — extending to Union Territories and Jammu & Kashmir through two parallel bills, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Under the proposal, a Prime Minister, Union minister, Chief Minister, or state minister would automatically lose office if arrested and held in custody for more than 30 days in a case carrying a punishment of at least five years. The only safeguard offered is that ministers may present reasons on the 31st day of arrest to avoid disqualification. Live Events Opposition strikes back Priyanka Gandhi Vadra delivered one of the strongest rebukes, calling the plan 'absolutely anti-constitutional , undemocratic and very unfortunate.' She argued that the bill disguises itself as an anti-corruption measure but in reality gives ruling governments sweeping powers. 'Tomorrow, you can put any kind of case on a CM, detain them for 30 days without conviction, and they lose office. This is against everything our democracy stands for,' she told ANI. — ANI (@ANI) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stressed on the need for careful scrutiny over the bill. 'On the face of it, it's difficult to find a problem — obviously, if someone has done something wrong, they should not remain a minister. However, I don't know if there's any other motive behind the bill, since I haven't examined it in detail,' he told PTI. Meanwhile, Congress' Rajeev Shukla also voiced suspicion that the proposal is a tool to topple Opposition-led states. 'The fear is real — Opposition chief ministers and ministers could be targeted. We hear the bill may go to a Select Committee. The battle will continue there,' he told ANI. RJD MP Manoj Jha accused the BJP-led Central government of blurring the line between accusation and conviction. 'Wherever you can't win elections, you destabilise governments. This is a new tactic. Even the Supreme Court has cautioned about investigative agencies turning political. This bill formalises that danger,' he told ANI. In addition, AIMIM head Asaduddin Owaisi warned that the legislation paves the way for authoritarianism. 'This bill is unconstitutional. Who will arrest the Prime Minister? The BJP wants to turn India into a police state. Power is not eternal,' he said while speaking to ANI. — PTI_News (@PTI_News) Kirti Azad, TMC leader, criticised the executive for overstepping its role. 'It is the judiciary's job to punish, not the executive's. This bill ignores constitutional boundaries. They don't follow the Constitution, and this proves it yet again,' he told PTI.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Centre set to introduce bill on removal of convicted ministers, and CMs
Synopsis The Centre is poised to introduce a Constitution amendment bill addressing the removal of high-ranking officials arrested for serious crimes. This includes the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state ministers. PTI New Delhi: The Centre is set to introduce a Constitution amendment bill to provide a legal framework for the removal of the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers and state ministers who are arrested or detained on account of serious criminal Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth) Amendment Bill seeks to add a clause to Article 75 of the Constitution and to other similar laws dealing with Union Territories and Jammu and bill proposes that if a minister in a state or at the Centre, including the chief minister or the Prime Minister, is arrested and detained in custody for 30 days in a case carrying a punishment which may extend to five years' imprisonment, he or she shall tender a reason before the 31st day of arrest. Failing this, the minister would cease to hold legal framework is similar for ministers in states and Union Territories, at the Centre, as well as for chief ministers and the Prime bill was mooted by the Union Home Ministry and cleared by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday, sources said. It is expected to be introduced on Wednesday, the penultimate day of the monsoon session, and could be referred to a joint parliamentary committee comprising members of both Houses, sources said. After its introduction, it is expected to spark debate, as it could have a wider impact on politics and political leaders.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre set to introduce bill on removal of convicted ministers, and CMs
New Delhi: The Centre is set to introduce a Constitution amendment bill to provide a legal framework for the removal of the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers and state ministers who are arrested or detained on account of serious criminal offences. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth) Amendment Bill seeks to add a clause to Article 75 of the Constitution and to other similar laws dealing with Union Territories and Jammu and Kashmir. The bill proposes that if a minister in a state or at the Centre, including the chief minister or the Prime Minister, is arrested and detained in custody for 30 days in a case carrying a punishment which may extend to five years' imprisonment, he or she shall tender a reason before the 31st day of arrest. Failing this, the minister would cease to hold office. The legal framework is similar for ministers in states and Union Territories, at the Centre, as well as for chief ministers and the Prime Minister. The bill was mooted by the Union Home Ministry and cleared by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday, sources said. Live Events It is expected to be introduced on Wednesday, the penultimate day of the monsoon session, and could be referred to a joint parliamentary committee comprising members of both Houses, sources said. After its introduction, it is expected to spark debate, as it could have a wider impact on politics and political leaders.
