130th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 Explained | Can Ministers Run Government from Jail?

The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill (2025) proposes a major shift in India’s approach to criminalization of politics, introducing automatic statutory removal of ministers facing serious criminal charges.

This video explains the legal logic, constitutional debate, and political consequences of the bill in a clear, exam-oriented manner.

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🔹 What is the 130th Amendment Bill?
• Introduces automatic removal of Ministers
• Triggered if detention exceeds 30 days
• No resignation required
• No President/Governor discretion
• Applies to Union & State governments

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🔹 Why is this Bill Important?
• Over 40% of Lok Sabha MPs have criminal cases
• Addresses long-pending issue of criminalization of politics
• Shifts focus from cure → prevention

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🔹 The Numerical Gap Explained
• 106th Constitutional Amendment Act – 2023
• 130th Amendment Bill – 2025
• Bills between 107–128 lapsed or failed
• Active bills:
• 129th – One Nation One Election
• 130th – Minister Removal

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🔹 Legal Mechanism (Exam Favourite)

Detention + 30 Days = Automatic Removal
• No executive discretion
• No political shielding
• Statutory enforcement

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🔹 Important Supreme Court References
• Manoj Narula Case (2014)
→ Doctrine of Constitutional Trust
• Lily Thomas Case (2013)
→ Disqualification only after conviction
• Public Interest Foundation Case (2018)
→ Criminalization concerns raised

📌 Key Difference
• Earlier: Disqualification after conviction
• Now: Removal after detention (preventive)


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