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Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 Seeks Offence Decriminalisation

Why in News ?

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. It aims to decriminalise minor offences, amend over 350 provisions, and promote ease of living and business through trust-based governance.

Key Highlights of the Bill

  • Introduced by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha.
  • Seeks to amend several enactments, decriminalising minor provisions.
  • Over 350 provisions are proposed for amendment in different laws.
  • Part of the government’s reform drive to improve India’s business climate.
  • Builds on the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, which decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts.

Significance for Governance and Economy

  • Reduces regulatory burden for individuals and businesses.
  • Encourages a more investment-friendly climate.
  • Promotes ease of living by eliminating harsh penalties for minor offences.
  • Strengthens legal certainty and supports government’s reform narrative.
  • Signals India’s shift towards modern, citizen-centric governance.

 

“Jan Vishwas Act and Legal Reform Measures”:

●      Jan Vishwas Act, 2023: Removed imprisonment/fines in many laws, converting some into monetary penalties.

●      Objective: To reduce criminal liability for trivial offences and promote ease of doing business.

●      Legal Reforms: Over 40,000 compliances abolished and 1,500 obsolete laws scrapped.

●      Prime Minister’s Vision: Eliminate outdated laws that unnecessarily criminalise citizens.

●      Governance Approach: Focus on simplification, rationalisation, and trust-based governance.