New Delhi, March 27 -- The government on Friday introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, renewing its push to decriminalise minor offences and promote what it describes as a framework of trust-based governance.
The Bill was brought in through a supplementary list of business, indicating urgency in advancing the proposed reforms. The move comes just days after the withdrawal of the previous version, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, which had been taken back from the House on March 18 following its examination by a select committee.
The Lower House approved the introduction of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 by a voice vote after Commerce and Industry Ministe...