Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) act, 2023

By changing provisions in 42 core statutes across many sectors, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) act, 2023 seeks to decriminalize minor offenses and facilitate economic transactions. Among the industries impacted are information technology, media and publications, agriculture, and the environment. The revisions lessen the legal and administrative constraints on businesses by substituting civil penalties or fines for criminal penalties.