Jan Vishwas 2.0 Bill: 288 provisions decriminalised
What happened
- The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 18 August 2025 and referred to a Select Committee [PIB].
- It decriminalises 288 provisions across 16 Central Acts of 10 ministries; first-time contraventions get an advisory or warning in 76 cases [PIB].
Background
- The 2023 Act decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Acts [PIB].
Why it matters
- Jail terms for minor lapses deter small business and clog courts.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-18): the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 18 August 2025 and referred to a Select Committee.
- Jail terms for minor lapses deter small business and clog courts.
Quotable data pointIt decriminalises 288 provisions across 16 Central Acts of 10 ministries; first-time contraventions get an advisory or warning in 76 cases.
PIB: Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 introduced, 18 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Jan Vishwas numbers. · Mains: ease of doing business, overcriminalisation.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Provisions decriminalised by the 2025 Bill
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Jan Vishwas Act 2023 covered how many Acts?
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 introduced, 18 Aug 2025
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