Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 introduced
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What happened
- The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha; it amends 784 provisions of 79 Central Acts administered by 23 ministries [PIB].
- It decriminalises 717 provisions, shifting minor procedural defaults from criminal penalties to civil and administrative enforcement [PIB].
Background
- The Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 decriminalised 183 provisions across 42 Acts; this is the second round.
Why it matters
- Trust-based regulation improves ease of doing business and reduces the load on courts.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-27): the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha; it amends 784 provisions of 79 Central Acts administered by 23 ministries.
- Trust-based regulation improves ease of doing business and reduces the load on courts.
Quotable data pointIt decriminalises 717 provisions, shifting minor procedural defaults from criminal penalties to civil and administrative enforcement.
PIB: Commerce: Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 introduced, 27 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Jan Vishwas. · Mains: Decriminalisation and governance.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Provisions decriminalised (2026 Bill)
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Central Acts covered
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
First Jan Vishwas Act
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 introduced, 27 Mar 2026
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