July 27, 2023 4:36 PM

Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 amid the din

Lok Sabha today passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 amid the din. It seeks to amend 42 laws related to sectors including agriculture, environment, media, and publication. The Bill intended to amend certain enactments for decriminalizing and rationalizing offenses to further enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and doing business. It also has provisions to remove imprisonment as a punishment for many offenses. The Bill seeks to create an Environmental Protecti...