JPC Set to Retain Removal Clause in 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill: Implications for Indian Federalism and Executive Accountability
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 is likely to recommend retaining the controversial clause that provides for the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other Ministers from office if they remain arrested and in custody for 30 consecutive days on serious offences. After ten rounds of meetings…