The Union government introduced the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to amend 784 provisions across 79 central laws. It proposes decriminalising 717 provisions and says fear of imprisonment for minor offences is hindering business growth.
Kerala High Court observed that “90% orders are passed without application of mind” as it came down heavily on revenue officials for issuing copy-paste orders while disposing of paddy land conversion applications, terming such mechanical actions a failure of administrative duty.
