Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Delhi Cabinet Approves Jan Vishwas Bill
The Delhi government has approved a new bill called the Delhi Jan Vishwas Bill.
This bill will change how small mistakes or minor violations are handled.
Instead of going to court and facing criminal charges, people and businesses will have to pay fines.
This includes small businesses, schools, and service providers.
The bill will update seven existing laws in Delhi.
Fines will go up by 10% every three years to keep up with inflation.
The government says this will make things easier and faster for everyone.
The bill will be presented in the winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 to decriminalise minor offences.
Minor violations will attract civil penalties and fines instead of criminal proceedings.
The bill aims to reduce the burden on courts and speed up case resolutions.
Seven Delhi laws, including the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, will be amended.
Fines will automatically increase by 10% every three years to keep pace with inflation.
- Who
- Delhi Cabinet, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- What
- Approval of the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
- When
- Approved on Tuesday, to be introduced in the upcoming winter session
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To decriminalise minor offences and simplify compliance for citizens, reducing the burden on courts
- Bill Name
- Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
- Approved By
- Delhi Cabinet
- Session
- Winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly
- Impacted Laws
- Seven Delhi laws including Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 and Delhi Industrial Development, Operation and Maintenance Act, 2010
- Penalty Revision
- Fines to increase by 10% every three years
- Implementation Cost
- No additional financial resources required
