Abstract:
The proposed Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment)
Bill, 2025 marks a critical intervention in India's constitutional and democratic
framework, responding to persistent concerns regarding ethical governance,
criminalisation of politics, erosion of public trust, and weakening accountability
mechanisms within the executive. Situated at the intersection of constitutionallaw,
political ethics, and democratic theory, the Bill attempts to address longstanding
gaps in the regulation of ministerial conduct, particularly in relation to
criminal antecedents, procedural accountability, and constitutional responsibility.
This article undertakes a detailed legal and constitutional analysis of the
1 30th Amendment Bill with specific focus on constitutional ethics, Articles 75
and 164 of the Constitution, judicial responses to criminalisation of politics, the
role of constitutional authorities, and comparative perspectives from established
democracies such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and South Africa.
The article argues that while constitutional amendments may provide structural
and normati ve clarity, the long-term future of Indian democracy ultimately
depends upon cultivating constitutional morali ty, strengthening institutional
integrity, and fo stering ethical political culture alongside legal reform
