The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 18, 2025.

  • It seeks to amend 17 central Acts to mainly decriminalise or rationalise certain offences and penalties.
  • These include the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994.
  • The Bill was referred to the Select Committee for further examination.

Key Provisions of the Bill

Decriminalisation of Offences

  • Several offences are decriminalised by replacing imprisonment with monetary penalties.
  • For instance, driving while medically unfit under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 or contravening export/import orders ....
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