Lok Sabha Passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to Ease Regulations
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The Lok Sabha has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aimed at simplifying laws and reducing penalties for minor offences.
The Bill was approved by a voice vote on April 2, 2026. It seeks to amend 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts managed by 23 Ministries. Out of these, 717 provisions will be decriminalized, while 67 will be modified to improve ease of living.
The legislation also aims to rationalize more than 1,000 offences by removing outdated and unnecessary rules. The move is expected to improve the regulatory environment and support business activity.
Speaking during the debate, Piyush Goyal said the changes would benefit individuals and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Amendments proposed by Congress member K. Kavya were put to vote but were rejected by the House.
The Bill focuses on reducing legal burdens and making compliance easier for citizens and businesses. The passage of the Bill marks a step toward simplifying governance and improving ease of doing business in the country.
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