Experts warn the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill could be misused against Opposition leaders due to strict bail conditions. They caution the law undermines democratic safeguards and is legally flawed.
The Lok Sabha has referred three key Bills, including the 130th Constitutional Amendment, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. The proposals mandate removal of ministers, even PM or CMs, if jailed for 30 days on serious charges.
A new bill will be introduced in Parliament to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Union ministers who are arrested for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. The legislation targets offences punishable with at least five years in jail, including murder and major corruption.
