Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Replacing fear with trust, but deterrence must endure
India is shifting towards trust-based governance with the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, decriminalizing over 700 provisions across 80 Acts. This move aims to ease doing business and reduce court burdens by replacing imprisonment for minor offenses with monetary penalties and warnings. While promoting compliance, concerns remain about deterrence in critical sectors like public health and safety.
India is shifting towards trust-based governance with the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, decriminalizing over 700 provisions across 80 Acts. This move aims to ease doing business and reduce court burdens by replacing imprisonment for minor offenses with monetary penalties and warnings. While promoting compliance, concerns remain about deterrence in critical sectors like public health and safety.
