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Parliament Passes Jan Vishwas Bill to Decriminalize Minor Offenses

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Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026.

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  • The bill seeks to decriminalise 717 provisions across 79 Central Acts.
  • The legislation aims to replace criminal penalties for minor, technical, or procedural violations with civil penalties such as fines.
  • The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025, was withdrawn in March 2026.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026.
  • Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that reducing compliance burdens improves ease of living.

What They Said

"This Bill strengthens a trust-based framework that empowers our citizens. It marks the end of rules and regulations that are outdated. At the same time, it ensures speedy disposal of cases, reduces litigation burden with decriminalisation."
— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (social media)
"A big boost to 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of Doing Business'... It's a matter of immense delight that Parliament has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026."
— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (social media)
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