THE JAN VISHWAS (AMENDMENT OF PROVISIONS) BILL, 2026
What does this law do?
This law amends various enactments to decriminalize and rationalize offences, aiming to enhance trust-based governance for easier living and doing business. It increases fines and penalties by 10% every three years and introduces new procedures for adjudicating penalties and appeals.
Who it affects
The law affects individuals, businesses, and institutions subject to the amended enactments, including those related to court fees, cattle trespass, and other specified areas.
Key provisions
- Amends enactments to decriminalize and rationalize offences
- Increases fines and penalties by 10% every three years
- Introduces adjudicating officers for penalty imposition
- Establishes appeal processes within 30 days and disposal within 60 days
- Replaces 'fines' with 'penalties' in various sections
- Sets penalty limits for cattle and pig trespass
Points worth noting
- This is a bill to amend certain enactments
- It creates new provisions for adjudicating penalties and appeals
- It repeals or amends specific sections of the Court Fees Act, 1870, and the Cattle Trespass Act, 1871
- It increases penalties for certain offences
- It specifies that penalties must be paid within 90 days or face imprisonment
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | 104 |
| Status | closed (section: bill) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 3 |
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