Jan Vishwas Bill: Less jail, more ease of doing businessThe Indian government is decriminalising minor offences to boost business. This move replaces jail terms with fines, reducing burdens on co...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Stricter actions must be taken against e-commerce malpractices: CAIT Secretary GeneralConfederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal urged the government to curb malpractices by e-commerce and ...
05 Apr, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
'No courtroom for 50 million minor cases', says Piyush Goyal; urges closure after Jan Vishwas Amendment BillIndia is tackling its overloaded courts by decriminalizing minor offenses. The Jan Vishwas Bill aims to clear millions of pending cases. Th...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
No jail for honking or smoking in metro: How Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 ends imprisonment for everyday violationsThe Jan Vishwas Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to decriminalize minor offenses across many central laws. It r...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Unauthorised sale in Delhi Metro to attract penalty up to Rs 5,000 under amended Jan Vishwas BillSelling items without permission in Delhi Metro will soon cost up to Rs 5,000. Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas Bill, changing minor offen...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment BillParliament has passed the Jan Vishwas Bill. This legislation amends 784 provisions across 79 central laws. Minor offenses are being decrimi...
02 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Government signals 'very important' bill soon as Rajya Sabha adjournment hints at fresh push on women’s quotaParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju indicated a significant bill will be introduced soon. The government plans to reconvene Parliam...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
'Reform or risk?' Jan Vishwas bill 2.0 triggers political face-off in Lok SabhaLok Sabha witnessed a debate on the Jan Vishwas bill. The ruling BJP highlighted its role in decriminalising minor offences for ease of bus...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Govt introduces Jan Vishwas amendment bill in Lok SabhaA new bill, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to decriminal...
27 Mar, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Seven states enact laws on lines of Jan Vishwas Act to encourage businessIn a bid to cultivate a more favorable business environment, seven states under NDA governance are reforming laws in line with the Jan Vish...
21 Nov, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
Govt introduces Jan Vishwas, IIM amendment bills amid Opposition protests in ParliamentAmidst Opposition protests, the government introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, aimed at decriminalizing and ra...
19 Aug, 2025, 12.30 AM IST
Bill to decriminalise certain minor offences to be introduced in Lok Sabha on MondayCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will introduce the Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha to decriminalize minor offens...
17 Aug, 2025, 10.45 AM IST
Amid FDI slump, focus turns on chemical, leather and electronicsThe government is actively working to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) into sectors like chemicals, ESDM, leather, and footwear...
27 Jul, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Reducing compliance burden: Govt looking at provisions of metrology and explosives rules"We are working on the Jan Viswas Bill 2.0. A working group of different ministries has been set up. We have formed smaller groups for indi...
06 Dec, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill gets Rajya Sabha nodThe Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote following a discussion in the absence of the...
03 Aug, 2023, 12.09 AM IST
Rajya Sabha passes Jan Vishwas Amendment of Provisions BillThe Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 that seeks to decriminalise various offences and c...
02 Aug, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
Jail for doing bad business: Why GoI should reconsider provisions of Jan Vishwas Bill that decriminalise criminalsWhy should pharma companies that harm patients or owners of pharmacies who employ unqualified personnel be exempted from prison time? There...
05 Jan, 2023, 08.18 AM IST