Jan Vishwas Bill: Commerce Ministry wants departments to consider withdrawing cases involving minor offences
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Why in news
The Commerce and Industry Ministry advised departments to withdraw pending court cases involving minor offences to align with the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026.
Background
The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, aims to decriminalize and rationalize approximately 1,000 minor offences. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal noted that an estimated five crore pending court cases relate to these minor offences.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, targets the decriminalization of approximately 1,000 minor offences.
- FactAn estimated five crore pending court cases are currently linked to minor offences.
- PostPiyush Goyal is the Commerce and Industry Minister.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the decriminalization of minor offences under the Jan Vishwas Bill can enhance the ease of doing business and alleviate the burden on the Indian judiciary.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial bottleneck: Overburdened courts due to high volume of petty litigation hindering speedy justice
- Regulatory shift: Transitioning from punitive criminal sanctions to administrative penalties to foster investment
- Ease of Doing Business: Reducing litigation risks for SMEs and startups to improve industrial growth
Keywords: Decriminalization · Ease of Doing Business · Judicial Overburden · Regulatory Rationalization · Administrative Penalties
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