Polity Prelims Jan Vishwas Bill

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023

✔️Decriminalizes minor offences by removing imprisonment

✔️Introduces monetary penalties instead of jail terms

✔️Amends 40+ Central laws

✔️Promotes ease of doing business

✔️Allows compounding of offences

✔️Sets up adjudicating officers for faster resolution

✔️Encourages trust-based governance

Concern: May weaken deterrence in some sectors (e.g., environment).