US EditionJan Vishwas Bill 2026: A New Era of Trust-Based Governance
- On Thursday, Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, following its Wednesday clearance by the Lok Sabha, targeting decriminalization of minor offenses across 79 Central Acts.
- Shifting from criminal penalties for minor defaults to civil enforcement, the reform targets 784 provisions administered by 23 Ministries, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and eliminate outdated regulations.
- Authorities aim to rationalize more than 1,000 offenses, decriminalizing 717 provisions to promote ease of doing business while amending 67 provisions under the New Delhi Municipal Council Act and the Motor Vehicles Act.
- Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal clarified that the reform maintains "very strict and severe criminal punishment" for serious violations, as legislation establishes Adjudicating Officers and Appellate Authorities for enforcement.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi hailed the passage as a "new era of trust-based governance," expecting the model to stimulate investment and improve quality of life.
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New era of trust-based governance: Annpurna Devi hails passage of Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi on Friday described the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, as “a new era of trust-based governance”. The Parliament on Thursday passed the Bill to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences […]
Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: A New Era of Trust-Based Governance
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was passed by Parliament, marking a shift towards trust-based governance by decriminalizing minor offenses in 79 central laws. This reform aims to improve the business environment, foster ease of living, and simplify compliance, making India more attractive for investments.
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LatestlyRajya Sabha passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill, Piyush Goyal emphasises trust-based governance
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasised that the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, is designed to foster trust-based governance. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, he said, "There will be fear in those who break the law knowingly."
Jan Vishwash bill 2026 designed to foster trust based governance says Goyal – The Indian Awaaz
Last Updated on April 4, 2026 1:39 am by INDIAN AWAAZ Sudhir KumaR Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the reform brought in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 is a significant step towards simplifying laws and reducing compliance burden and fear of penalties. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi Friday on the bill, Mr Goyal said the aim of the bill is not to control common people but to benefi…
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