India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, today introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, following its approval by the Union Cabinet.
The Bill marks a significant milestone in the Government's efforts to promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, while advancing a governance framework based on trust and proportionate regulation.
The Bill proposes:
The Bill seeks to rationalise more than 1000 offences, removing outdated and redundant provisions thereby improving the overall regulatory environment.
The Bill envisages a shift from criminal penalties for minor, technical, or procedural defaults to civ...