India's Jan Vishwas Bill Passed
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 03, 2026
The passing of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by the India — Rajya Sabha is expected to positively impact the Indian market by reducing compliance burdens and decriminalizing minor offenses, thereby promoting ease of doing business. This legislative reform, championed by Piyush Goyal, aims to improve the overall regulatory environment and facilitate smoother business operations in India.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, was passed by the India — Rajya Sabha on Thursday, April 3, 2026, following its earlier passage in the India — Lok Sabha. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted that the Bill aims to foster trust-based governance, reduce compliance burdens, and decriminalize minor offenses. The legislation seeks to amend 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries, with 717 provisions being decriminalized to promote Ease of Doing Business and 67 provisions amended to facilitate Ease of Living. Key measures include replacing imprisonment with monetary penalties, implementing graded enforcement mechanisms, and rationalizing fines. The Bill also provides for the appointment of Adjudicating Officers and Appellate Authorities to ensure efficient enforcement and reduce litigation burden on courts in India. It also proposes amendments to the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 and the Motor Vehicles Act.
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