What does the Jan Vishwas Bill do? | Explained

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Unnecessary criminalization is a curse for business regulation. India’s regulatory framework has significant criminal aspects. Under dozens of Central Laws, minor procedural errors, missed applications or technical flaws can land a citizen or small business owner in jail. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025-26 aims to shift India’s regulatory approach from a punitive model to “trust-based governance”. This law is based on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, which decriminalizes 183 provisions in 42 Central laws.