Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Lok Sabha Committee Formed for Jan Vishwas Bill Review
The government is making changes to many laws to remove penalties for small offenses.
The Lok Sabha has formed a special group to review these changes, led by Tejasvi Surya.
This bill builds on previous work that removed penalties from many laws.
The new bill aims to modify laws and make it easier to do business and live in the country.
The bill also has amendments for laws related to traffic and municipal services.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed a Select Committee on the Jan Vishwas Bill.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya appointed as chairperson of the committee.
The Jan Vishwas Bill aims to decriminalize minor offenses.
The Bill amends provisions across 16 Central Acts.
The Bill also amends the New Delhi Municipal Council Act and Motor Vehicles Act.
- Who
- Lok Sabha, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- What
- Formation of Select Committee to review Jan Vishwas Bill
- When
- Monsoon session of Parliament (2025)
- Where
- Lok Sabha, India
- Why
- To decriminalize minor offenses and streamline laws
- Bill Under Review
- Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
- Focus
- Decriminalization of minor offenses and penalties
- Committee Type
- Select Committee of the Lok Sabha
- Chairperson
- Tejasvi Surya
- Other Members
- Multiple MPs from various parties
- Scope
- Amendments across 16 Central Acts
