Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 is a major legal reform aimed at reducing criminal penalties for minor offences. It shifts governance from a punishment-based system to a trust-based system. The Bill amends multiple central laws to promote ease of doing business and reduce legal burden. It introduces administrative mechanisms instead of court trials.
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 is an important reform in India's legal system. It was introduced in Lok Sabha to reduce criminal penalties for minor offences. The Bill focuses on creating a trust-based governance system.
The Bill amends 79 Central Acts across 23 Ministries. It modifies 784 provisions. Out of these, 717 aim to improve business environment and 67 improve ease of living.
This Bill follows the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023. A Select Committee chaired by Tejasvi Surya reviewed the Bill and expanded its scope.
The reform reduces burden on courts by shifting cases to administrative systems. It also reduces fear among businesses regarding minor procedural errors.
1.Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 amends how many Central Acts?
A) 45
B) 79
C) 100
D) 23
Answer: B
2.Who chaired the Select Committee?
A) Amit Shah
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Tejasvi Surya
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: C
3.Main aim of the Bill is:
A) Increase penalties
B) Promote Ease of Doing Business
C) Increase taxation
D) Expand judiciary
Answer: B
4.Minor offences are converted into:
A) Criminal cases
B) Civil penalties
C) Constitutional issues
D) Military cases
Answer: B
5.Cases handled by:
A) Supreme Court
B) High Court
C) Adjudicating Officers
D) Lok Sabha
Answer: C
Q: What is decriminalisation and how does it impact Ease of Doing Business?
Answer: It removes criminal penalties for minor offences and reduces compliance burden.
Students think all penalties are removed.
Actually, penalties remain but change from criminal to civil.
Focus on numbers like Acts, provisions, and ministries involved.