Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas amendment Bill
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Why in news
The Lok Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, to decriminalize and rationalize minor offenses across 79 Central Acts to ease the business environment.
Background
The bill proposes amendments to 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries. It aims to remove outdated provisions and improve the regulatory environment for easier business and living.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillJan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026: aims to decriminalize and rationalize minor offenses.
- FactThe bill proposes amendments to 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries.
- PostPiyush Goyal: Commerce and Industry Minister who supported the bill.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the decriminalization of minor offenses under the Jan Vishwas Bill can facilitate 'Ease of Doing Business' while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Balancing the removal of criminal penalties with the need for effective enforcement of safety and quality standards.
- Legislative streamlining: Addressing the burden of overlapping and outdated provisions across multiple ministries to reduce compliance costs.
Keywords: Ease of Doing Business · Decriminalization · Regulatory Reform · Legislative Rationalization · Compliance Burden
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