Government Withdraws Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025

On 17th March 2026, the government withdrew the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 from the Lok Sabha after seeking permission of the House.

Key Points

Withdrawal of Bill: The Bill was withdrawn by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal after it had been examined by a Lok Sabha Select Committee.
Purpose of the Bill: The Bill aimed to decriminalise and rationalise certain offences to promote trust-based governance and improve ease of doing business.
Reintroduction Planned: The government plans to reintroduce the Bill after incorporating recommendations made by the Select Committee.
Parliamentary Procedure: A pending Bill can be withdrawn with the permission of the House, whereas an existing law can only be repealed through a repealing legislation.
Policy Objective: The proposed amendments are part of broader efforts to reduce regulatory burden and shift towards a compliance-based governance framework.