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    Arunachal CM: Jan Vishwas Bill Signals Shift to Trust-Based Governance

    Itanagar, April 3 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill in Parliament marked a decisive shift towards governance based on trust, highlighting the Centre's efforts to reduce criminalization and simplify laws to improve the ease of doing...
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    Trust-Based Governance Gains Momentum with New Legislation

    New Delhi, April 4 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi on Friday described the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, as "a new era of trust-based governance".The Parliament passed the Bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws...
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    Decriminalization Efforts: Govt. Advises Withdrawal of Minor Cases

    New Delhi, April 3 The Ministry of Commerce and Industry wants all departments to consider withdrawing pending court cases involving minor offenses in light of the Jan Vishwas amendment bill, as it would significantly reduce the burden on the judiciary and promote ease of living, a top official...
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    DMK Opposes Jan Vishwas Bill, Citing Benefit for Corporate Interests

    New Delhi, April 2 DMK MP P Wilson opposed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, alleging it would benefit "corporate friends" of the ruling party.Participating in the discussion on the bill, he said, "I am here today not merely to oppose, but to...
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    Amendments Approved: ‘Jan Vishwas’ Bill Reduces Penalties in 79 Central Laws

    New Delhi, April 2 – The Parliament passed a bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws, aiming to decriminalize and simplify minor offenses to further improve the business environment and protect citizens from harassment.The "Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026,"...
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    J&K Government Introduces Bills on Business, Education, and Decriminalization

    Jammu, April 2 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday introduced two bills in the legislative assembly aimed at decriminalizing certain offenses to ease doing business and establishing private universities in the Union Territory.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced a bill in the...
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    Delhi Mayor Proposes Citizen-Friendly Civic Law Amendments

    New Delhi, March 29 Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Sunday that the proposed amendments to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, are aimed at decriminalizing minor civic offenses and removing provisions for imprisonment, positioning this move as part of a broader effort towards...
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    Second Edition of Jan Vishwas Bill Proposed: Focus on Ease of Doing Business

    New Delhi, March 27 – The government on Friday introduced the second edition of the Jan Vishwas bill in the Lok Sabha, seeking to amend certain provisions to decriminalize a range of minor offenses, aiming to simplify business operations. This move was met with objections from Congress members...
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