New Delhi: A bill proposing the automatic removal of a minister, chief minister, or prime minister after 30 days in judicial custody is likely to be introduced during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, beginning on July 20.
According to media reports, the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the legislation is expected to approve the amended draft at its meeting on July 17, paving the way for its introduction in Parliament.
Under the proposed law, if a minister is accused of an offense punishable by imprisonment of five years or more and remains in custody for 30 days, they will be removed from office - either by the President or Governor, or automatically - on Day 31.
The Opposition has objected to the bill, arguing that it is undemocratic, anti-federal, and violates the principles of natural justice, as it mandates action based solely on detention rather than a conviction.
The updated bill will be the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, which Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced in August last year. It was referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee following Opposition protests. Most Opposition parties, however, boycotted the JPC.
