Lok Sabha approved the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 on April 1, 2026

Current Context: On 1 April 2026, the Lok Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, followed by the Rajya Sabha on 2 April 2026, completing its legislative journey.

• The Bill amends 79 Central Acts across 23 Ministries, modifying 784 provisions in total.
• A sweeping 717 provisions were decriminalised, replacing jail terms with civil penalties to ease compliance.
• It introduces a 10% automatic hike in fines every 3 years to keep penalties effective and deterrent.
• A graduated response protects first‑time offenders with advisories/warnings before fines.
• Adjudication officers will handle penalties administratively, reducing court burden and speeding resolution.
• Overall, the Bill shifts governance from “policing” to “trusting”, boosting Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living in India.

Question:

Q.1 The scope of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 extends across how many Ministries?
a) 20 Ministries
b) 21 Ministries
c) 23 Ministries
d) 25 Ministries

Answer: c) It involves 23 Ministries, indicating wide administrative coverage.