JPC likely to retain clause on removal of Ministers after 30-days in custody

Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, Chairperson and BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, centre, addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. File.

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After 10 rounds of meetings since December 2025, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill is likely to recommend no change to its clause proposing the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers or other Ministers from office if they are arrested and detained in custody for 30 consecutive days for serious offences.The draft report is expected to be circulated by July 10, and the panel is scheduled to meet on July 17 to finalise it ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, slated to begin on July 20. Most INDIA bloc members had boycotted the JPC, arguing that given the ruling alliance’s numerical strength in the 31-member panel headed by BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi, their point of view will not be accommodated. According to sources, many members felt that the clause provides adequate time for seeking bail and is in no way violative of the principle of natural justice. Sources said that, at best, the Committee is likely to issue a caveat to prevent misuse of the law. Published - July 01, 2026 07:38 pm IST