On Thursday, the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill by voice vote, following its approval by the Lok Sabha a day earlier. This significant legislation amends 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 ministries, focusing on decriminalizing 717 provisions to enhance ease of doing business and living in India. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that the Bill will alleviate the compliance burden on citizens and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The proposed amendments include changes to the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, allowing vehicle registration throughout the state and renewing driving licenses based on the date of renewal rather than expiry. Furthermore, the Bill introduces a ₹1,000 penalty for operating without a license, replacing the previous ₹100 fine, while maintaining stricter penalties for repeat offences. This reform represents a crucial step towards simplifying laws and reducing the fear of penalties for minor violations.