Jan Vishwas 3.0 | Fear of Imprisonment for Minor Offences Hampering Business Growth: New Bill Seeks to Decriminalise 717 Offences

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.