Question

Which among the following is/are correct about "The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026"?

(i) The Act aims to decriminalise minor offences across multiple laws

(ii) The broader goal of this Act is to reduce regulatory burden, court cases and fear of criminal prosecution for technical or procedural lapses

(iii) It aims to enhance the Ease of doing Business and ease of living by transitioning from a punitive to a trust-based governance model.

• A. Only (i) and (ii)
• B. Only (ii) and (iii)
• C. Only (i) and (iii)
• D. All of the above (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All of the above (i), (ii) and (iii)

• The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at reforming the Indian regulatory landscape. • (i) Decriminalization: It seeks to decriminalize minor offences by replacing imprisonment with monetary penalties in numerous central acts. • (ii) Reducing Burden: Its objective is to lower the compliance and regulatory burden on individuals and businesses, thereby reducing the backlog of court cases related to technical lapses.( • iii) Trust-based Governance: The act fosters "Ease of Doing Business" and "Ease of Living" by moving away from a punitive approach toward a governance model based on mutual trust.