Lok Sabha Passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill 2026 to Decriminalize Minor Offences and Enhance Ease of Living
The Lok Sabha has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The Bill aims to decriminalize minor offences across various laws, thereby promoting ease of doing business and living. It proposes to amend 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries, specifically seeking to decriminalize 717 provisions and amend 67 others to facilitate ease of living. Additionally, the Bill rationalizes over 1,000 offences by removing outdated and redundant provisions, improving the overall regulatory environment. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated it would benefit people and MSMEs.
Key Points
- The Lok Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote.
- The Bill's primary objective is to decriminalize minor offences and promote ease of doing business and living.
- It proposes amendments to 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries.
- Specifically, it seeks to decriminalize 717 provisions and amend 67 others to facilitate ease of living.
- The Bill also aims to rationalize over 1,000 offences by removing outdated and redundant provisions.
Exam Facts
- The Bill is named Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026.
- It amends 784 provisions of 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries.
- It seeks to decriminalise 717 provisions and amend 67 provisions.
- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal supported the Bill.
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