Government Notifies Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 to Decriminalise Offences

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Jan Vishwas Act 2026

Act NO. 8 OF 2026, Dated 07.04.2026

The Government has notified the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, aimed at decriminalising minor offences, rationalising penalties, and promoting a trust-based governance framework.

1. Objective of the Act

The Act seeks to:

  • Reduce criminal liability for procedural and technical defaults
  • Promote ease of doing business
  • Shift towards a compliance-driven, trust-based regulatory regime

2. Decriminalisation of Offences

A key feature of the Act is:

  • Replacement of imprisonment provisions with monetary penalties
  • Focus on civil consequences instead of criminal prosecution for specified offences

3. Introduction of Adjudication Mechanism

The Act provides for:

  • A structured adjudication framework
  • Designated authorities to determine penalties and violations

4. Appeal Framework

  • Provision for appeal mechanisms against adjudication orders
  • Ensures procedural fairness and legal recourse for affected parties

5. Periodic Revision of Penalties

  • Enables periodic revision of fines
  • Ensures penalties remain relevant and proportionate over time

6. Impact on Regulatory Landscape

The Act is expected to:

  • Reduce compliance burden and litigation risks
  • Encourage voluntary compliance
  • Improve business confidence and regulatory efficiency

7. Conclusion

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 marks a significant shift towards a modern, facilitative regulatory environment, balancing enforcement with ease of doing business and reduced criminalisation.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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