Which Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2025 provides for the removal of a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or any Minister from office if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days for a serious punishable offense?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2025

Explanation:

• The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced to address the legal vacuum regarding leaders holding office while in judicial custody.
• It proposes that any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or Minister shall be removed from office if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days.
• The provision applies if the individual is held for a serious punishable offense as defined under the law.
• The bill aims to ensure uninterrupted governance and maintain the dignity and integrity of high constitutional offices.
• It addresses recent legal and political debates regarding whether a leader can effectively govern from prison.

• Currently, there is no specific Constitutional bar that forces a Minister to resign immediately upon arrest unless they are convicted for a term of 2 years or more.
• A Constitutional Amendment Bill requires a special majority in both Houses of Parliament to become law.

• Refers to a different legislative proposal, likely related to administrative or tribal council reforms.

• Historically, the 128th Amendment Bill (which became the 106th Amendment Act) was related to Women's Reservation in legislatures.

• This bill, if introduced, covers different subject matter not related to the 30-day custody rule for ministers.