What does the Jan Vishwas Bill do?
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Why in news
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025-26 was introduced to transition India's regulatory framework from a punitive model to 'trust-based governance' by decriminalizing minor business regulations.
Background
The bill builds on previous legislation that decriminalized 183 provisions across 42 Central laws. It aims to reduce the criminalization of minor business violations to foster a more lenient regulatory environment.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillJan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025-26
- FactThe bill builds on a framework that decriminalized 183 provisions across 42 Central laws
- FactThe bill aims to shift the regulatory model toward 'trust-based governance'
For Mains
Q. Discuss how transitioning from a punitive to a trust-based regulatory framework can enhance the ease of doing business while ensuring accountability in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory arbitrage: Risk of reduced oversight leading to non-compliance in critical industrial sectors
- Ease of doing business: Reducing litigation costs for MSMEs by decriminalizing minor procedural lapses
- Governance shift: Balancing the 'trust-based' approach with the need for stringent enforcement against systemic fraud
Keywords: trust-based governance · decriminalization · regulatory framework · ease of doing business · punitive model
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