Parliament Monsoon session Day 18 LIVE: Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today

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August 18, 2025 09:23
Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalise certain minor offences to promote ease of living and business, will be introduced by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha on Monday (August 17, 2025).
According to the list of business posted on the Lok Sabha website, the Minister will introduce the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, “to amend certain enactments for decriminalising and rationalising offences to further enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and doing business”.
Over 350 provisions are proposed to be amended through the Bill.
The move will help create a more conducive business and a citizen-centric environment in the country, according to an official.
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Published - August 18, 2025

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