Source: ET
The Government of India has withdrawn the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 from the Lok Sabha to make further changes. The withdrawal motion was moved by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and was approved through a voice vote in the Lok Sabha.
Purpose of the Bill
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 aimed to:
- Decriminalise minor offences across various laws
- Rationalise penalties and compliance provisions
- Reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and citizens
The broader goal was to improve the ease of doing business in India by replacing certain criminal penalties with civil penalties or administrative actions.
Why the Bill Was Withdrawn
The government withdrew the bill in order to:
- Introduce modifications and improvements to the proposed amendments
- Rework certain provisions before presenting the bill again in Parliament.
