Lok Sabha Passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill To Decriminalise Minor Offences In Various Statutes

Aiman J. Chishti

27 July 2023 9:57 PM IST

  • Lok Sabha Passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill To Decriminalise Minor Offences In Various Statutes

    Today, Lok Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023. It aims to amend 42 laws administered by 19 ministries.According to the Bill, It intends to decriminalise and rationalise minor offences to further “enhance trust- based governance for ease of living and doing business.”The Acts which are proposed to be amended by the Bill includes The Press and Registration...

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