Jan Vishwas Bill: What's changing and why it matters
Earlier this year, the Jan Vishwas Bill was introduced in Parliament, aiming to make life a bit easier by turning 288 minor offenses—from things like traffic mistakes to small business slip-ups—into fines or warnings instead of jail time.
It updates rules across 17 major laws and builds on earlier efforts to cut down on harsh punishments for minor issues.
Why should you care?
If you've ever worried about getting into big trouble for a small mistake, this bill is meant to help.
First-time offenders under many laws will now just get a warning, and fines will go up slowly every three years instead of suddenly.
By reducing unnecessary court cases and making penalties fairer, the bill hopes to free up the legal system—and make everyday life simpler for businesses, entrepreneurs, and citizens trying to start something new.