India, Sept. 9 -- The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, is not merely a piece of legislation; it is a strategic and fundamental component of India's larger economic policy aimed at dramatically improving the country's Ease of Doing Business ranking. By meticulously decriminalizing and rationalizing minor offenses across numerous laws, the bill seeks to dismantle the regulatory web that has historically stifled entrepreneurship, deterred foreign investment, and burdened the judicial system. It represents a philosophical shift from a governance model based on fear and punitive action to one founded on trust and voluntary compliance.

At its core, the Bill promotes 'trust-based governance' by replacing suspicion with facilita...