Presidential assent:– 7th April, 2026; Amendments made in 79 Central Acts of 23 Ministries.Total 784 provisions amended:- For minor procedural lapses, criminal penalties replaced with civil/administrative penalties.Key Objectives:- Ease of Living, simplifying compliance and reducing unnecessary criminal prosecution for minor offences.Provision:– Warning for first-time minor errors, proportionate penalties based on severity, and faster resolution mechanism.This reform is the next phase of the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023:- In 2023, 183 provisions of 42 Central Acts were decriminalized.#UPSC #UPPCS #Prelims #Mains #Notes
