Haryana's Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill 2025 decriminalises minor offences across 42 state laws. It aims to enhance ease of living & ease of doing business in the state.
If passed, Bill will reshape how Indians encounter law in routine life—removing the tag of ‘criminal’ from everyday infractions & replacing it with accountability through fines.
From Motor Vehicles Act to Electricity Act, new bill set to be tabled next week proposes to decriminalise minor offences to bring a ‘transparent and fair regulatory environment’.
The government filed bills in parliament on Thursday to decriminalise sex between men, & to amend the constitution to prevent court challenges to laws & policies concerning marriage.
Govt last week released consultation papers seeking to decriminalise violations under 3 environment laws. Experts say criminal liability hasn't been effective in curbing violations.
The apex court said that politics parties publishing details of criminal background of their candidates in public will make the voter's 'right of information' more effective.
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American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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