Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha to Decriminalize Minor Offenses

• Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha.
• Aims to decriminalize and rationalize minor offenses to promote ease of doing business and living.
• Bill seeks to amend 79 central acts, with 784 provisions proposed for amendment; 717 for ease of doing business and 67 for ease of living.
• Congress members K Kavya and GK Padavi opposed the bill, citing infringement on the Indian Constitution's basic structure and potential for corruption.
• Minister Jitin Prasada stated the bill only decriminalizes minor offenses and enhances trust-based governance.