
Delhi's Cabinet has approved the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses. The bill proposes replacing criminal penalties for small, technical, or procedural lapses with civil penalties and fines. This initiative, inspired by a central government act, is intended to reduce the burden on courts and streamline the administrative system. The Chief Minister emphasized that the move is not to encourage lawlessness but to simplify compliance for citizens and enhance administrative effectiveness.