Parliament passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026

April 4, 2026 12:19 PM

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026

In a major reform aimed at improving the regulatory environment, Parliament has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, ushering in sweeping changes to reduce compliance burdens and decriminalise minor offences across sectors, particularly in healthcare. The legislation, cleared by both Houses, is being seen as a key step towards strengthening ease of doing business and promoting a trust-based governance framework. By rationalising over 1,000 offences and decriminalising 71...

Budget Session: Piyush Goyal to move withdrawal of Jan Vishwas Bill in Lok Sabha

March 17, 2026 10:35 AM

Budget Session: Piyush Goyal to move withdrawal of Jan Vishwas Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will move a motion in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday seeking permission to withdraw The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, as Parliament continues the second phase of the Union Budget 2026-27 session. The Bill, originally introduced in 2025, seeks to amend various laws to decriminalise and rationalise minor offences, with the aim of promoting trust-based governance and improving ease of living and doing business. According to the revised List of Business, th...